Accountant - R2R

5 days ago

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Merlin Entertainments Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

Accountant – R2R
Location: Basingstoke – Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days at home
We're looking for a proactive Accountant to join our Global Record to Report team in Corporate Finance. You'll ensure accurate month-end reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and drive process improvements across international entities. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver excellence and support continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the Record to Report team to meet deadlines and achieve SLAs and KPIs.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure efficient task delivery.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting in line with Finance Hub timetables.
  • Assist with accounting activities across international legal entities.
  • Maintain systems of accounts and records.
  • Prepare audited financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide support to the Senior Accountant on various tasks.
  • Lead process reviews and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Record to Report processes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (final stages) with experience in finance roles that include month-end processes.
  • Proven experience in month-end close processes and financial analysis.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with Shared Service Centre and R2R processes and involvement in process improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements.
  • Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Understanding of risk and controls with emerging ability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Resolution-focused with determination to achieve successful outcomes.

Benefits

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • 'Enjoy the Ride' Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service
  • Company bonus
  • Private pension scheme
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Pay Range
Competitive

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