We’re looking for a Financial Assistant – Cash Accounting to join our Corporate Finance team, based in Basingstoke. This role is central to how we manage our financial reporting, controls and cash processes across a global business. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate accounting, strong financial governance and high-quality reporting that supports decision making across Merlin.
What You Will Be Doing
* Preparing weekly and monthly journals, working closely with business partners to ensure accuracy and completeness
* Delivering timely and accurate month-end reporting across international entities
* Completing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting reviews with Finance Hub managers
* Processing cash accounting activity across multiple legal entities
* Reconciling cash applications and disbursements, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
* Monitoring outstanding banking items and resolving queries promptly
* Maintaining financial controls in line with group policies and procedures
* Supporting daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
* Liaising with internal and external auditors as required
* Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures to improve consistency and efficiency
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Basingstoke.
Qualifications & Experience
You are detail-focused, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving finance environment. You bring strong core accounting fundamentals and a proactive approach to problem solving.
You Should Also Bring
* A degree or equivalent practical experience in a finance role
* Experience with bank reconciliations and cash accounting processesKnowledge of month-end close processes and posting journals
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Experience improving or standardising finance processes
* Confidence building relationships with stakeholders across the business
* The ability to work in a flexible, changing environment
* Intermediate Excel skills
You will also bring clear communication skills, a structured approach to your work and the confidence to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
If you are ready to build your finance career in a global business where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement matter, this is your moment.
Benefits
* 40% off LEGO online
* 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
* Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
* Enjoy the ride pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin annual pass (Gold edition)
* X2 volunteer days a year
* Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
* Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets
Pay Range
Competitive
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