Management Accountant London, England

Group M Worldwide Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a finance professional to assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and Excel skills, be organized with good attention to detail, and be enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. This role offers the opportunity to engage with various business units and significantly contribute to financial reporting and analysis.

Benefits

Competitive medical and dental insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Intermediate/advanced level of Excel required.
• Newly qualified accountant or final stage of studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience working in media or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform month-end process and year-end variance analysis.
• Prepare and post journals and ensure compliance with IFRS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

DDS / Media Ocean

Cartesis / BFC

Job description

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.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In 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 wppmedia.com

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

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). This requires detailed variance analysis and exception reporting and Liaising with Finance Plus on Payables, Receivables. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s 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 Growthand Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Essential Experience

• Intermediate / advance level of Excel (knowledge of sumIFs, sumIF, Pivot tables, XLOOKUP is essential)
• Organized 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 Criteria

• Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
• Experience working with Cartesis / BFC
• Media industry experience
• Newly Qualified accountant or final stage of studying towards professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Responsibilities

• Month-end process/ year-end & variance analysis
• Calculation of accruals & prepayments of costs and inter-company, using IFRS principles. Prepare and post journals
• Assist in preparation of monthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
• Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting on both costs and revenue
• Assist in preparation of the month end file ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all supporting schedules tie back to main P&L and Balance Sheet.
• 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.

WPP Media / WPP reporting

• Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
• Submit commentaries to EMEA on a monthly basis
• Deal with EMEA’s new reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit quarterly packages
• Prepare and submit the year-end packages

Business Partnering

• Business partnering through engagement with business on a regular basis including face-to-face meetings
• Adding value to operational teams through analysis, reporting etc.

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
• Ad hoc projects as directed by FD/Finance Manager
• Review of monthly payroll, when required to cover absence.
• Liaising with transactional teams

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 we’re 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 particular 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve 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.

(Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location)

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