Senior Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

Hasbro; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global toy company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Controllership team in Greater London. This role involves supporting daily operations, contributing to the monthly financial close, and ensuring accurate account reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting, at least 4 years of experience, and strong Excel proficiency. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting principles required.
• Experience in public company or public accounting valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in meetings to discuss operational issues.
• Work with team members to find improvement opportunities.
• Perform analysis and special projects as required.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree in BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Chartered Accountant (ACA) preferred

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) preferred

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 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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