Management Accountant

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About WPP Media

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

The main purpose of the role is the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly management accounts for reporting to both WPP Media management and WPP group (EMEA). This requires detailed variance analysis and exception reporting. Liaising with Finance Plus on Payables Receivables and BFC reporting. The role will also support on key financial objectives that promote driving efficiencies within the team but also within the business. To be successful in this role engagement with various parts of the business is required often at different levels of seniority.

This role sits within the controllership finance team of WPP Media Market reporting into the Financial Controller.

Month-end process/Year-end& variance analysis

Own preparation ofmonthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
Calculation of accrualsusing IFRS principlesand preparation ofjournals
Lead monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting
Action any queries post-month-end;
Ensuring all supporting schedules tie back to the main P&L and Balance Sheet
Ownership of the preparation of the month-end file ensuring compliance with ICFR
Provideall relevant information to the auditorsfor SOX interim and year-end audit

Group / WPP reporting

Preparemanagement & externalnumbersand supporting schedules for reporting inBFC
Liaise withEMEAto resolve reporting queries
Submit commentaries to EMEA monthly
Prepare and submit quarterlyand year-endpackages

Other and periodic

Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOX requirements
Continuously reviewing current processes and making improvements to allow better control or improved efficiencies
Dealing with Finance Plus on ad hoc queries
Ad hoc projects as directed by FCor Finance Leads

Skills and Experience

Essential

Part/newlyqualified accountant or equivalent (e.g.: CIMA ACA ACCA)
Strong level of Excel
Organised with good attention to detail
Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Strong communication & relationship building skills
Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
Experience working with BFC / BFC

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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About WPP MediaWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. For more information visit .WPP Media is WPPs global media a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform ...