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.

• 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.

• 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.