Sector Accountant - 12 Month FTC (Assistant Commercial Accountant)

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

WHAT MAKES US BURSON

You’ll be working in an established finance team for one of the largest global PR agencies in the world. The Burson finance practice is an exciting and dynamic team of financial professionals offering the support to grow and develop your career. You’ll be supporting the Commercial Accountants in providing sector financial support to ensure accurate, quality reporting & financial services for sector requirements, & company level reporting.

YOUR ROLE AS A BURSON PERSON

• Support the comprehensive monthly process for fee recognition, ensuring all billable time is captured and correctly recognized within budget restraints and client requirements and within ICFR fee recognition guidelines.
• Assist in compiling management, financial & ad hoc reports as required by key stakeholders ensuring accurate information in a timely manner.
• Support, compile and maintain accurate finance reports including forecasts, P&Ls by sector including shadow reporting for central functions.

Monthly Financial Sector Reviews

• Compilation of monthly finance packs including client profitability, sector profitability, staff utilization and revenue realization reporting for monthly review in sector financial meetings.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of financial reporting processes.

Audit & ICFR Compliance

• Assist where necessary with the monthly review of ICFR documentation around revenue recognition and ensuring all local controls are adhered to including revenue percentage of completion schedule, project review & sign off controls.
• Ensuring all procedures and processes conform with the ICFR local controls.

Work in Progress, Debtors, Creditors

• Collaborate with the Billing team/Billing manager to minimize work in progress and aged debtors in order to maximize working capital.
• Liaise between sectors & AP team to ensure smooth 3rd party cost management.

YOU’LL BRING ALONG WITH YOU

• Assisting with job number & client set-ups within Maconomy.
• Support Commercial Accountants in requirement gathering for any major internal system change or upgrade for design, development and implementation to take place.
• Liaison with HR/Payroll to ensure accurate maintenance of employee records within Maconomy & the sector P&Ls including, increases, promotions, starters & leavers.
• Liaison with sector account managers where necessary in order to resolve issues or to support.

OUR LONDON OFFICE

Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socializing with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.

KEY BURSON BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
• Flexible Public Holidays – you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance
• Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary)
• Discounted dental and travel insurance
• Full access to Headspace app
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Matched pension contributions
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years’ service)

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At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.