Assistant Accountant
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
R2R Assistant Accountant
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon - Sun
Contract: Permanent - Salaried
Job Scope
Competitive
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
Competitive
