Merlin Entertainments

R2R Accountant

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
Job Locations UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
ID
2025-9304
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
The Merlin Hub Basingstoke

What you'll bring to the team

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We are looking for a qualified and proactive Accountant to join our Global Record to Report team at Basingstoke within Corporate Finance. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial reporting.

 

As a trusted point of contact for stakeholders across the business, you’ll support decision-making through accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and a commitment to operational excellence. You’ll also have the chance to lead on process reviews, identify improvements, and help shape the future of our finance function.

Key responsibilities:
  • Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting across multiple international legal entities.

  • Supervise accounting activities and support team members in the Senior Accountant’s absence.

  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations and oversee the process to ensure data integrity.

  • Partner with stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and ensure audit compliance.

  • Contribute to continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

  • Support the Head of Capital Accounting with ad hoc projects and initiatives.

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • Proven experience in month-end close processes and financial analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of shared service centre (SSC) and Record to Report (R2R) processes.
  • Experience leading or contributing to process improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership and the ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence engaging at all levels.
  • Ability to develop and support others to achieve high performance.
  • Critical thinking with a focus on risk, controls, and practical solutions.
  • Determination to deliver results and meet agreed timelines.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

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Pay Range

Competitive

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