Role: Accountant – Global Record to Report

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Work Setup: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH

Role Summary:

The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of key financial tasks in line with established accounting policies and standards. A strong emphasis is placed on embedding robust financial controls across all activities to maintain data integrity and compliance. The position requires building and sustaining effective working relationships with Finance Hub (FHub) and business partners, becoming a reliable point of contact known for consistent delivery and measurable support. A continuous improvement mindset is essential, with a focus on identifying and implementing enhancements to financial processes, systems, and working practices to drive operational efficiency and service excellence.

Critical Interfaces:
The role involves close collaboration with various internal teams to ensure effective financial reporting and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work with the Fhub team to support day-to-day task delivery and overall team operations. They will report directly to the R2R Senior Accountant, partnering on team deliverables and individual development initiatives. Collaboration with the Regional Finance team will be essential for managing account queries, preparing financial reporting deliverables, and providing variance analysis insights. The role will also interface with Group Accounting to support audit compliance and contribute to resolving complex accounting issues through effective problem-solving and analytical skills.

Key Accountabilities:

Performance Management

• Support the Record to Report team as and when required in order to achieve deadlines as a team.
• Communicate and collaborate with Stakeholders to deliver tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Accurate and timely month end reporting in line with the Finance hub timetable across international legal entities.
• Achieve SLAs and KPIs for the area being supported.

Financial Accountability

• Support accounting activity across international legal entities.
• Ensures system of accounts and records are properly maintained.
• Assist in preparation of Audited Financial Statements.
• Accountable for preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting management of the process.

Operational Excellence

• Provide support to the Senior Accountant as and when required, on a variety of tasks.
• Work with domain team to lead on process reviews.
• Evaluate and identify processes within the record to report team that can be improved to allow for greater efficiency.
• Work with stakeholders across the Finance Hub and the wider business to ensure the record to report team are efficient as possible.

• Part qualified in final stages of ACA, ACCA or CIMA with 3 years + experience within finance role.
• Proven track record of month-end close processes incorporating financial analysis.
• Experience partnering teams / people through understanding of technical accounting frameworks and problem solving. Being to go to person to consult on matters of subject expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of SSC & R2R processes.
• Involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to obtaining appropriate supporting evidence
• Initiative-taking individual with proactive and curious nature, able to effectively manage multiple Stakeholders requirements whilst maintaining high quality throughout.

Skills and Competencies:

Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and employees at all levels. Confident to engage and challenge senior stakeholders on change, process, and policies.

Problem-Solving - Critical thinking skills, with the agility to navigate complex R2R challenges and support with sourcing practical solutions.

Risk and Controls- Emerging ability for identifying and interpreting impact or potential risks in the process and offering mitigation actions. Whilst supporting the framework of a robust financial control environment.

Resolution focussed - Drive and determination to push activities through to a successful conclusion.

• A competitive annual salary 
• 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 recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.