Assistant Management Accountant

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.

1398 - Assistant Management Accountant - Finance

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 to assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts for reporting to both WPP Media management and WPP group (EMEA). The Assistant Management Accountant will update the rolling forecast and feed into the annual budgeting process through the application of Business Partnering skills. To be successful in this role engagement with various parts of the business is required often at different levels of seniority.

Month-end process/ year-end & variance analysis

Calculation of accruals & prepayments of costs using IFRS principles. Prepare and post journals
Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast)
Sending of weekly Open purchase order reports for all areas of the P&L (IT costs Commercial costs Establishment costs Personal costs etc.) to each of the PO requisitioners
Work closely with the intercompany management accountant to reduce MIB/MIBA by sending data to all operating companies and following up with PO requests
Review and approval of employee expenses on a weekly basis
Supplier and client set ups
Preparation of monthly SOX folder
Monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
Action any queries post month-end i.e. AP mis-posting etc.
Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors
Reconcile credit card statements for the Research team to ensure they are posted to the correct expense codes

Group / WPP reporting

Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
Submit commentaries to EMEA monthly
Deal with EMEAs new reporting requirements
Prepare and submit quarterly packages
Prepare and submit the year-end packages

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
New supplier form reviews
Complete ad hoc ONS surveys
Ad hoc projects as directed by FC/SFC
Assisting AP team with coding of invoices
Dealing with Finance Plus on ad hoc queries

Skills and Experience

Desirable

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

Essential

Acute and thorough attention to detail
Strong work ethic and collaborative nature essential
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications
Good interpersonal skills to work with different management levels
Quick to learn and adaptable to changing work allocation and able to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines
Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude

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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Required Experience:

Junior IC

About WPPWPP 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...