SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Global Record to Report

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company seeks an experienced Accounting Team Manager in Basingstoke to oversee financial processes, manage a team, and ensure accuracy and compliance in reporting. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to promote best practices while enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in financial reporting and process optimization. Benefits include a competitive package, pension, and discounts at attractions.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary company bonus

28/33 days' holiday

Merlin Magic Pass

25% discount in retail shops

40% discount on LEGO

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience post qualification.
• Proven track record in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SSC & R2R processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Drive process improvements across teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Effective communication

Talent development

Critical problem-solving

Risk identification

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Overview

What you\'ll bring to the team. Are you a people-focused finance leader with a passion for driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement? We\'re looking for an Accounting Team Manager to join our Finance Hub R2R team, playing a key role in delivering robust financial controls, timely reporting, and operational excellence across our business. In this role, you\'ll manage a team of accountants, ensuring high-quality processing and reporting activities that align with company policies, performance standards, and compliance requirements. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Head of R2R, and other FHub leaders, you\'ll influence key stakeholders, embed best practices, and support the company\'s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Management
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
  • Champion financial control, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Plan workloads and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Lead and motivate the team to deliver with accuracy.
• Financial Accountability
  • Oversee month-end close across multiple entities.
  • Review reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
  • Prepare reports, variance analysis, and audit support.
  • Supervise accounting activity and journal processing.
  • Own and update process documentation.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensure close is delivered on time to the highest standard.
  • Drive sustainable process improvements.
  • Promote best practices across finance.
  • Role model company values as part of the leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA - 3 years.
• Proven track record of month-end close processes incorporating financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience partnering teams / people through understanding of technical accounting frameworks and problem solving. Being to go to person to consult on matters of subject expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of SSC & R2R processes.
• Experience of process improvement initiatives.
• Initiative-taking individual with the ability to both operate strategically and tactically and able to effectively manage multiple Stakeholders requirements whilst maintaining high quality throughout.

Skills

• Think strategically - help shape and optimise R2R finance delivery with a forward-looking mindset.
• Lead and inspire - champion accounting excellence, influence team thinking, and bring the end user perspective into every decision.
• Communicate with impact - engage confidently with colleagues at every level, from team members to senior leadership.
• Develop talent - share your skills to elevate others, boosting team capability and performance.
• Solve challenges - apply critical thinking and agility to untangle complex R2R issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Strengthen controls - identify risks early, provide smart mitigation, and reinforce a robust financial control environment.

Benefits

We\'re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you\'re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28/33 days\' holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

Pay Range

Competitive