Location: Basingstoke
Hours: 40 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.
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.
* 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.
Benefits
* 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…
Pay Range
Competitive