Assistant Accountant

R2R Assistant Accountant

Location: Basingstoke

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon - Sun 

Contract: Permanent - Salaried

Job Scope

• 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.

Job Purpose

• 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of monthly journals working closely with key business partners for the appropriate level of support.
• Accurate and timely month end reporting in line with the Finance hub timetable across international legal entities.
• Support with preparation of month-end analysis and commentary for management reporting.
• Completion of balance sheet reconciliations to support reviews with Finance hub managers and business partners.
• Maintain financial controls in accordance with group policies and procedures.
• Support indirect tax, local tax and ad hoc statistical reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams.

• 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.
• Proactive individual with experience working in a flexible and changing environment.

Additional Considerations

• Communication skills necessary to coordinate month end close across multiple functions.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to obtaining appropriate supporting evidence.
• Collaboration with divisional finance organisations to highlight/resolve issues.

• 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…