Corporate:
Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.
Position Summary
Light & Wonder is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Technical Reporting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone making their first move from practice into industry, offering broad exposure, real ownership, and the chance to work as part of a high-performing team of subject matter experts.
As an Accountant within Technical Reporting, you will take ownership of legal entity reporting across multiple global jurisdictions, playing a key role in delivering statutory accounts and managing audits end-to-end. Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll provide technical accounting insight, translating complex issues into clear, practical guidance.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and eager to challenge the status quo. You’ll join a team that is continuously driving improvement, giving you the opportunity to contribute to and lead finance transformation initiatives while building a strong foundation for your long-term career.
We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…
Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.
What You'll Do
Take ownership of statutory accounts and audit projects across multiple global entities, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
Identify potential issues early and take proactive steps to resolve them throughout the reporting cycle
Review legal entity management accounts throughout the year to drive timely corrective action
Build and manage strong relationships with external auditors, acting as a key point of contact throughout audit processes
Prepare technical accounting papers and high-quality audit schedules, including support for revenue recognition reviews
Collaborate with internal teams including GL, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit to support audit and reporting requirements
Monitor legal entity compliance in partnership with the CoSec function
Plan and lead project meetings to ensure efficient delivery of key milestones
Contribute to and deliver finance improvement and transformation projects
Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and SOX requirements
What You'll Bring
Experience within a top-tier accounting firm environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply standards
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW etc.)
How You'll Grow
Gain broad exposure to global financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions
Develop your technical expertise and commercial understanding within a large, complex organisation
Work closely with experienced finance professionals and cross-functional teams
Benefit from clear progression opportunities, with the chance to grow your career within a global business
What we can offer you?
Annual performance bonus
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
Private medical insurance
Remote GP access
1 day off for charitable work
1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration
Half Day for Health (paid time off for your wellbeing)
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback
Elective benefits (Tastecard, Travel Insurance, Dental Insurance, Give As You Earn)
Study Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Skills Required
- Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW etc.)
Light & Wonder Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Light & Wonder and has not been reviewed or approved by Light & Wonder.
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Healthcare Strength — Aetna medical options with virtual care, plus programs like fertility support and chronic‑condition management, indicate broad and robust medical coverage. Dental and vision through major carriers add to overall depth.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Offerings such as fertility support via Progyny, gender‑affirming care through FOLX Health, and menopause care suggest coverage designed for diverse needs. Second‑opinion and specialized support services further widen accessibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Resources including a ComPsych EAP with counseling, Care.com membership, and RethinkCare parenting tools bolster everyday wellbeing. A Lifestyle Spending Account and wellness/non‑tobacco premium discounts enhance practical value.
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What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.
