Management Accountant
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions world-class creativity next-generation production transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Opento help our clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information visit.
About WPP Media
WPP 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 people and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit
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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