Senior Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

Hasbro; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming and toy company in London is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Controllership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting daily operations and contributing to the monthly global financial close process. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Accounting, a minimum of 4 years of experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. The role also offers opportunities for project involvement and improvement initiatives in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance or similar, Chartered Accountant (ACA) preferred.
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience (public company and/or public accounting preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with Blackline deadlines.
• Participate in meetings with Finance and business partners regarding operational issues.
• Proactively work with team members to find opportunities for improvement.
• Perform analyses and special projects as required.
• Build relationships with operational leaders for timely assistance.

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 a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership team where they will play an integral role in our Accounting Organization. This role is responsible for supporting the Manager of Accounting, through execution of daily operations with limited supervision. They will be a key contributor to the monthly global financial close process, specializing in journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses with efficiency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare/review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with Blackline deadlines. Ensure the reconciliations are of a high quality with sufficient supporting documentation and all reconciling items are investigated in a timely manner and potential risks or opportunities are communicated to management.
• Participate in regular meetings with Finance and other business partners to discuss areas of operational issues, aged balances, business updates, internal control updates and ensure any potential risks and issues are actioned or communicated upwards on a timely basis. Actions points are documented and followed up.
• Work proactively with other team members, find opportunities for improvement and help support the business with any questions/issues that arise.
• Perform analysis and special projects, as required.
• Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting implications.
• Provide vital information to facilitate the internal and external audit process.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance or a similar BSc (Hons) in a related accounting field, Chartered Accountant (ACA) and the Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) designation is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience (public company and/or public accounting experience preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), along with a solid understanding of accounting principles, concepts and practices.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, creative problem 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.

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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 corporate.hasbro.com or Hasbro on LinkedIn.

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.

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