Finance Assistant - Cash Accounting

What you'll bring to the team

We are Merlin. We create extraordinary experiences that bring people together through play. From world‑famous theme parks to underwater encounters, skyline icons to immersive worlds of fame, we turn everyday moments into something unforgettable.

• 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.

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.

• A degree or equivalent practical experience in a finance role
• Experience with bank reconciliations and cash accounting processes
• Knowledge 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.

• 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

Competitive