Merlin Entertainments

Assistant Accountant

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
Job ID
2025-10131
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
The Merlin Hub Basingstoke

What you'll bring to the team

You will be part of the Global Record to Report team responsible for the timely & accurate processing of the financial control, accounting and reporting activities in accordance with company policy, performance and quality standards.

 

Works across all departments and key stakeholders to support the financial reporting process.

You will drive best practice, process efficiencies and standardisation through continuous improvement using Visual Management methodology and tools.

 

Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders internally and externally, Maintain all financial controls and systems within your role recommending potential operational efficiencies and improvements to working practices and procedures.

 

Ensure all key tasks are completed to scheduled timelines and in line with accounting policies.

Take ownership of balance sheet accounts and reviews with Finance stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience working in a shared services role preferably within a similar operating model and size of organisation.
  • Part qualified and studying   ACA, ACCA or CIMA 2 years+ experience in a finance role.
  • Experience of month end close process.
  • Preferred experience of process improvements and standardising finance processes.
  • Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders.

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, 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

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