Senior Accountant

The Walt Disney Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment enterprise in London is hiring a Senior Accountant for a fixed-term role until July 2026. The candidate should be an experienced and qualified accountant with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a mix of office-based work with some remote flexibility. Perks include annual leave, private medical insurance, and discounts on Disney products.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: access to Disney parks

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experienced in preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong focus on compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly accounts and financial reports for review.
• Ensure timely submission of reporting packages.
• Drive process improvements within the finance team.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Project management abilities

SAP knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: London, United Kingdom · Business: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) · Date posted: 10月. 10, 2025 · Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until July 2026

This is an office-based role with 4 days in the Hammersmith, London office and 1 day remote (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

• Work with the Studio Manager in the overall preparation of quarterly accounts, including coordination of all schedules, reconciliations and reporting packages for review by Senior management.
• Prepare financial reports such as income statement and balance sheet flux schedules, submitted to end users including the US parent.
• Ensure all reporting packages are submitted accurately and timely on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prepare for and present at quarterly country close meetings for specific territories.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for review.
• Prepare various business reports on a timely basis with accurate commentary and follow-up on variances where required.
• Support management and wider finance team on ad-hoc duties.
• Identify and drive process improvements to maintain high service standards more efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Disney Minimum Control Standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• An experienced and qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment and convey information clearly and timely.
• Results-driven with the ability to translate strategy into actionable priorities and plans.
• Proven ability to manage projects, processes and resources to achieve outcomes; accountability for self and others.
• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and creation of new ones; transfers ideas and successes across boundaries.
• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage; sets a good example for others; shows consistency in words and actions.
• Existing knowledge with SAP is preferred.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: access to Disney parks for you and family/friends
• Disney Discounts on designated products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and Mental Health & Wellbeing Group

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with operations in more than 40 countries. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

The position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, part of The Walt Disney Company (Corporate). The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity.

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