Management Accountant 12 month FTC

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Role Summary and Impact

We are seeking a professional accountant to join our finance team for a maternity cover contract for a 4 day working week. This role offers a significant opportunity to leverage your skills and contribute to a fast-paced global organization during a critical period. This is amaternity coverfixed-term contractposition reporting to the Senior Finance team.

Key Responsibilities: Contributing to Financial Excellence

• As a Management Accountant you will play a crucial role in the Senior finance team gaining valuable exposure across various financial operations. You will be instrumental inmaintainingfinancial accuracy collaborating with internal departments like client services and operations and engaging with external auditors. Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Assistin the preparation ofaccurateandtimelymonthly financial reports ensuring adherence to strict deadlines.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes including preparing journal entries accruals and prepayments.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure data integrity.

• Contribute to the analysis of financial data toidentifytrends and provide insights.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Liaise with internal and external auditors providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Assistin the preparation and submission of various tax returns (e.g. VAT payroll taxes) and other statutory filings.

• Ensure all financial processes and recordscomply withGroup Policies and relevant accounting standards.

General Ledger & Transactional Accuracy:

• Maintain the general ledger ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and classified.

• Support the meticulous preparation and processing of monthly payroll ensuring accuracy andtimelypayments.

• Review and verify financial transactions ensuring proper authorization and documentation.

Process Improvement & Ad Hoc Projects:

• Identifyopportunities to improve financial systems and processes for greater efficiency and control.

• Participate in ad hoc finance projects asrequired contributing to the teams broaderobjectives.

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Skills and Experience

We are looking for a proactive and detail-orientedfully qualified accountantwitha strong foundationin finance and a commitment to professional excellence.

Core Competencies:

• Accounting Qualification:Fully qualified accountant (ACCA ACA CPA or equivalent).

• Relevant Experience:Significant practical experiencein a finance or accounting role ideally within a fast-paced environmentwith tight reporting deadlines. Experience within the media industry is a plus.

• Financial Acumen:A solid understanding of core accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and financial reporting.

• Analytical Skills:Ability to analyse financial dataidentifydiscrepancies and contribute to problem-solving.

• Attention to Detail:A meticulous approach to data entry reconciliations and report preparation ensuring accuracy.

• Communication Skills:Clear and concise communication both written and verbal for effective interaction with colleagues and external partners.

• Organizational Skills:Strong ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize workload effectively and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Team Player:A collaborative mindset eager to support colleagues share knowledge and contribute positively to collective goals.

• IT Proficiency:Competent in using accounting software and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Life atWPP Media& Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media Mediaemployees can tap into the globalWPP Media& WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam 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 Mediais an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard toparticular 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 whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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