Senior Accountant

About the Role & Team
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At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to make a meaningful impact and be part of our Controllership team on a Fixed-Term Contract basis until July 2026. 

Reporting into our Accounting Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of EMEA Disney Stores, Parks & Resorts and Shared Functions  business activities, covering quarterly accounting & reporting of the P&L, balance sheets, balance Sheet reconciliations and Stakeholder Management partnering with local Finance, Mumbai Controllership and Compliance teams, to ensure timely & accurate reporting, while in compliance with US GAAP Working across multiple LOBs.

As a Senior Accountant, the post holder will also be responsible for leading a team on entity liquidation/ SAP company code deactivation, assist with completion of quarterly EMEA Consolidated Balance Sheet reporting to Senior Management and assisting the wider team on projects and process improvements (e.g. FOH testing, COBA deactivations, Deferred Income FOH Reconciliations, Alteryx). 

Please note: This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

• Working with the Studio Manager in overall preparation of quarterly accounts, including co-ordination of all schedules, reconciliations and reporting packages for review by the Senior management 

• Preparation of financial reports such as income statement and balance sheet flux schedules, which are submitted to a variety of end users including the US parent 

• Ensure all reporting packages are submitted accurately and timely on a monthly and quarterly basis 

• Preparation for and presentation at quarterly country close meetings for specific territories 

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for review 

• Preparation of various business reports on a timely basis providing accurate commentary and follow up on variances where required 

• Supporting management and wider finance team on any ad-hoc duties 

• Identify and drive areas of improvement within current processes with the aim of maintaining the current high standard of service provided in a more efficient manner 

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and Disney Minimum Control Standards 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• An experienced and qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. 

• Ability to work under pressure in an environment where priorities must be continually re-evaluated and adapted as possible.

• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to provide appropriate rationale and context to drive commitment, and convey relevant information in a candid and timely manner 

• Results Driven, confident in translating strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.

• Proven ability in managing projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes, holding self and others accountable to high performance standards.  

• Facilitates the exchange of ideas and creation of new ones.  

• Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries.  

• Pursues excellence with integrity, passion and courage.  

• Sets a good example for others.  

• Shows consistency in words and actions.  

• Existing knowledge with SAP would be preferred

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

• Excellent parental and guardian leave

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.