Accounts Assistant

About this role

Who are we?

Smarkets: Predicting the Future of Betting

Smarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally. We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds.

At the heart of our success are our people. We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong.

About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be an integral part of a small team of four. To thrive at Smarkets, you will need to be open-minded, personable, and have a keen eye for detail, with the ability to analyze and communicate insights from data.

What you will do:

- Prepare and process AP invoices

- Review and reconcile bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy

- Perform AP balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

- Review and manage open Purchase Orders

- Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled against supplier statements

- Schedule and process payments per company policy

- Manage vendor payment queries

- Process staff expenses and approvals

- Monitor daily cash flows, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operations

- Provide weekly and monthly reports to regulated gaming authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations

- Support monthly Management Accounts and journal entries

- Assist with financial audits

Role Requirements:

- Proficiency in Excel

- Excellent attention to detail

- Excellent organisational skills

- A strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

- A methodical and focused approach to working in a fluid and flexible work environment

- Good communication skills

- 1+ years of public practice experience

- Experience with Light Inc. accounting software is desirable

- Experience with working with auditors - desirable but not essential

- Part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - desirable but not essential

- Degree in Accounting or related business field - desirable but not essential

- Have worked or are curious to work in an agile, start-up like environment

- Have experience or are keen to work in a multi-disciplinary team/across different teams

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - guiding how we work, collaborate, and innovate. They reflect what we expect of ourselves and each other to deliver the best results, while fostering a positive, high-performing environment:

- Push to Win: We set ambitious goals and relentlessly pursue them, always striving for excellence.

- Make Others Better: We lift each other up, share knowledge, and celebrate team success over individual achievement.

- Give a Shit: We care deeply about our work, our users, and the impact we make.

- Be a Pro: We take ownership, act with integrity, and consistently deliver to a high standard.

- Bring the Energy: We bring positivity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything we do, inspiring those around us.

Culture Fit: These values define how we succeed as a team. If this isn’t you, this may not be the right place. We hire people who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ambitious environment.

What happens next

We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process and we want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around.

- CV application review - We will review it as quickly as possible

- Let’s chat - Quick chat with our team about your experience and the role

- Competency Interviews - Virtual with Hiring Manager and team mates

- In-Office Interview - Lunch with other colleagues in the team + COO Chat

Perks & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work truly makes an impact and your voice is heard. Our team is diverse, driven, and ambitious - united by a strong work ethic and a hunger to innovate and win.

Our benefits are designed around Health, Wealth,and Development, supporting you both professionally and personally.

These include:

- Stock Options: Vest over 4 years - your success is our success.

- Pension Scheme: Competitive plan via Aviva, with up to 6% matched contributions if you opt in.

- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

- Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you through life’s most important moments.

- Stay Fuelled: Enjoy fresh, chef-made breakfast and lunch every day, plus a constant supply of fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks — because great work starts with great food.

- Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Support for sustainable commuting and staying active.

- Learning & Development: £1,000 annual education budget for courses, conferences, books, or training.

- Holiday: 25 days paid leave + bank holidays, with the option to carry over 5 days.

- Flexible Working: Hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home to fit your lifestyle.

- Team Energy: Regular socials, hackathons, and events — because collaboration and fun go hand-in-hand.

What happens next

We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process and we want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around.

- CV application review - We will review it as quickly as possible

- Let’s chat - Quick chat with our team about your experience and the role

- Competency Interviews - Virtual with Hiring Manager and team mates

- In-Office Interview - Lunch with other…