Accountant – Global Record to Report

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

We are looking for a finalist or a newly qualified Accountant to join our Record to Report Finance team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at the Merlin Finance Hub in Basingstoke, working 3 days on-site as a minimum.

Join our team to ensuring timely and accurate financial control, accounting, and reporting activities in alignment with company policies. Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to facilitate the financial reporting process. Drive best practices, process efficiencies, and standardisation through continuous improvement using Visual Management methodology and tools.

You will establish and nurture robust relationships with internal and external business stakeholders, as well as upholding financial controls and systems, and suggesting operational enhancements. You will ensure timely completion of tasks in accordance with accounting policies, and take ownership of balance sheet accounts, conducting regular reviews with Finance hub managers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a shared services role, preferably within a similar operating model and size of organisation
• Part-qualified finalist/newly qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with considerable experience within a finance role
• Experience of Month End close process
• Experience of process improvements and standardising finance processes
• Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders
• Proactive, with experience of working in a flexible and changing environment
• Communication skills necessary to coordinate month end close across multiple functions
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to obtaining appropriate supporting evidence
• Coordination with divisional finance organisations to highlight/resolve issues
• Confident to engage and challenge senior stakeholders on change, process, and policies

Benefits

• ‘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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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 Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive