7056 - Management Accountant (12 month FTC)
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
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 Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About T&P Media: A Leading WPP Media Brand
T&P is one the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end to end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollar in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.
Role Summary and Impact
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering timely and relevant financial information to support internal decision‑making. You will support the Financial Controller with leading performance improvement across the agency in financial and operational processes and work closely together to build a best in class finance function at the heart of the agency. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparation and submission of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts.
- Preparation and ownership of monthly profit and loss for multiple units, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Detailed variance analysis and commentary submission.
- Preparation of monthly payroll journals and subsequent salary reconciliation.
- Management and reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
- Identification, and billing, of inter-group recharges.
- Preparation and submission of quarterly reports as required by WPP Group, including Corporate Responsibility pack and Other Assets and Liabilities breakdown.
- Acting as the point of contact for VAT queries from the Group tax team.
- Booking of production, fee and ad-hoc charges to clients and group companies.
- Management of joint venture work in progress ledger and associated p&ls.
- Management of non-media related work in progress.
- Completion of quarterly returns for (B)ASBOF and National Statistics questionnaires.
- Supervising the Assistant Management Accountant and House Payables.
- Supporting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc information requests to assist with decision making.
- Assisting with the external audit.
Skills and Experience
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Prior experience in a Management Accountant role and month end close processes.
- Excellent communications skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Adaptable, organised and proactive.
- Knowledge of Mediaocean and SAP BFC an advantage.
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 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.
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