Accountant - R2R

Merlin Entertainments Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a proactive Accountant - R2R to join their Global Record to Report team in Basingstoke. This hybrid role involves ensuring accurate month-end reporting, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, strong technical accounting knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive pay, generous holiday, and various unique benefits including Merlin Annual Passes and discounts.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Merlin Annual Passes

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

40% discount online off LEGO

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles, especially month-end processes.
• Familiarity with Shared Service Centre and R2R processes.
• Understanding of risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting and process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Assist with international accounting activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive