Role: Finance Assistant – Cash Accounting

Location: Merlin Finance Hub – Basingstoke, Hybrid – 3 days in office

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant within cash accounting which covers all Merlin bank accounts and cash onsite for all regions. Got what it takes?

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and monthly journals working closely with key business partners for the appropriate level of support.
• Accurate and timely month end reporting in line with the Finance hub timetable across international legal entities.
• Completion of balance sheet reconciliations to support reviews with Finance hub managers and business partners.
• Process cash accounting activity across international legal entities.
• Maintain financial controls in accordance with group policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports in line with the centralised reporting strategy.
• Reconciles cash application and disbursements in a timely manner.
• Monitors outstanding banking items to ensure timely resolution of queries and take ownership of clearing items.
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders internally and externally.
• Maintain all financial controls and systems within your role.
• Ensure all key tasks are completed to scheduled timelines and in line with accounting policies.
• Take ownership of balance sheet accounts and reviews with Finance hub managers.

• Experience working within a finance role
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Experience of month end close processes and posting journals
• Good analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience of process improvements and standardising finance processes
• Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders
• Proactive individual with experience working in a flexible and changing environment
• Intermediate level of Excel is a necessity
• 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.

• A competitive annual salary
• 20 days holiday on commencement, rising to 22 days after 1 years’ service, then 1 day for each completed year, up to a maximum of 25 days plus 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…