Accountant – Capital Accounting

at  Merlin Entertainments Corporate

What you’ll bring to the team:
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for an Accountant - Capital Accounting to join our Finance Hub team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at our Basingstoke Finance Hub, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.
Are you ready to embark on a journey with the Finance Hub’s Capital Accounting team? If you’re a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for process improvement and stakeholder management, we have the perfect role for you! As part of our dynamic team, you’ll manage over 7000 Fixed Assets and 1800+ live projects across the UK, US, and ANZ attractions. Be at the forefront of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.
You will get exclusive insider knowledge on new site developments and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring top-notch customer service and financial accuracy. If you’re a detail-oriented achiever, innovative thinker, and effective communicator, this is your chance to shine and make a real difference.
Apply now and be part of our success story!

Qualifications & Experience:

• Considerable experience of operating within in a shared services role preferably within a similar operating model & size of organisation.
• Qualified or Finalist of ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Extensive experience of multi-currency component asset accounting, particularly relating to global construction projects.
• Awareness as to the impact of global taxation on Fixed Assets would be preferred.
• Experience with complex fixed asset systems landscape and data structures.
• Experience & proven capabilities in process improvement techniques.
• Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Proactive individual with the ability to both operate strategically and tactically and able to effectively manage multiple challenges whilst maintaining high quality throughout.
• Ability to professionally challenge senior stakeholders with vision and confidence in relation to process and policies.
• Methodical and diligent with strong attention to detail essential
• Strong communication skills across multiple levels and disciplines.
• Coordination with divisional finance organisations to highlight/resolve issues.
• Ability to identify key stakeholder groups and provide the appropriate level of detail for financial information.
• Strategic thinker who creates clear plans and objectives for delivering benefits from change.
• Confident to engage and challenge senior stakeholders on change, process and policies.

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!

Please refer the Job description for details