Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Senior Group Reporting Manager

Location: London/Basingstoke/Poole

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Play a key role in Merlin’s Group Reporting team, leading UK statutory reporting and supporting our global reporting, consolidation and IFRS 16 requirements. You’ll bring your expertise to strengthen financial controls and help teams navigate complex accounting matters with confidence.

Financial Consolidation

• Take ownership of key Group consolidation entities and supporting schedules.
• Review month-end submissions, partnering with local teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting.

Lease Accounting

• Provide guidance across the business on IFRS 16 and lease accounting.
• Manage Group lease accounting guidance, submissions and monthly and quarterly calculations.

Statutory Reporting

• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries, working with internal teams and external auditors.
• Support the Group Annual Report and Accounts, external audit and Audit Committee reporting.

Accounting Support

• Provide IFRS expertise and guidance on complex accounting matters across the Group.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury and Legal on strategic projects, including acquisitions, refinancing and restructuring.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant / finalist with experience of working in or with a Group that prepares consolidated financial statements.
• Experience of financial reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ideally with knowledge of the new lease accounting rules.
• Strong user of Microsoft Excel, ideally with experience of using Excel alongside a multi-currency, large-scale financial consolidation system e.g. HFM
• Good project management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• ‘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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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…

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive