Job Description

Accountant - R2R

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Location (Country-County-City) UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
Job Locations UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
ID
2025-10400
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
The Merlin Hub Basingstoke

What you'll bring to the team

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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

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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

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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

recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz

and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

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Competitive