Accountant (10 Months Fixed Term)

Hasbro; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international toy company is looking for an Accountant (Fixed Term) to support statutory accounting and compliance in their Controllership team. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification and at least 2 years of experience, particularly in public accounting. Responsibilities include preparing statutory filings, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. This role might offer a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' accounting experience, preferably in a public company or public accounting.
• Experience of preparing statutory reporting and corporate tax.
• Experience in managing external and internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory filings in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Draft local statutory financials and apply US GAAP adjustments.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors and address inquiries.

Skills

Accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Overview

Hasbro European Services provides various services to Hasbro business units in Europe and the Middle East and Africa. We have an opportunity for an Accountant (Fixed Term) to join our Controllership team where they will play an integral role in our Accounting Organization. This role is responsible for supporting the Statutory Accounting and Compliance team, through execution of daily operations with limited supervision. They will be a key contributor to the tax compliance and financial statement compliance processes for various territories.

What You'll Do

• Prepare statutory filings in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Draft local statutory financials and US GAAP to statutory adjustments
• Understand changes in statutory regulations and apply changes in internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Prepare and review indirect tax filings in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Understand changes in indirect tax regulations and apply changes in internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors and regulatory bodies and respond to inquiries
• Perform and review financial close activities and enable timely and accurate completion of close-related tasks
• Perform and review account reconciliations and gather proper supporting documentation
• Perform and review variance analyses to identify discrepancies and ensure financial integrity
• Own and manage continuous improvement initiatives and enable approved execution plans

What you\'ll bring

• Accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification (CPA).
• Minimum 2 years\' accounting experience (public company and/or public accounting experience preferred).
• Experience of preparing statutory reporting, corporate tax and VAT return preparation.
• Experience of managing and coordinating external and internal audit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, along with a solid understanding of accounting principles, concepts and practices.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, creative problems solve and contribute efficiently and optimally in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP and/or Blackline is preferred.

Note: This position may be hybrid depending on location.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.

Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.

For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.