Sector Accountant - 12 Month FTC (Assistant Commercial Accountant)

Burson; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at a leading global PR agency, where you'll enhance your career by supporting financial reporting and compliance processes. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, contributing to the financial success of a renowned firm. Enjoy a hybrid work model, access to exceptional benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this position is your gateway to a rewarding career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexible Public Holidays

Group life assurance scheme

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Full access to Headspace app

Matched pension contributions

Comprehensive private medical care

Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and analysis in a corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of ICFR compliance and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly fee recognition processes and financial reporting.
• Compile management reports and assist with audits and compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Budget Management

ICFR Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Maconomy

Excel

Job description

Who we are:

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. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More about the role:

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.

What you'll do:

• Support the comprehensive monthly process for fee recognition, ensuring all billable time is captured and correctly recognised 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 utilisation and revenue realisation 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 minimise work in progress and aged debtors in order to maximise working capital.
• Liaise between sectors & AP team to ensure smooth 3rd party cost management.

Adhoc:

• 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 socialising 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.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.

You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

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.

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