Management Accountant

Role Summary and Impact

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

Management Accountant

Role Summary and Impact

Month-end process/Year-end & variance analysis

• Own preparation of monthly Management Accounts reconciled to TB
• Calculation of accruals, using IFRS principles and preparation of journals
• Lead monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting
• Action any queries post-month-end;
• Ensuring all supporting schedules tie back to the main P&L and Balance Sheet
• Ownership of the preparation of the month-end file, ensuring compliance with ICFR
• Provide all relevant information to the auditors for SOX, interim and year-end audit

Group / WPP reporting

• Prepare management & external numbers and supporting schedules for reporting in BFC
• Liaise with EMEA to resolve reporting queries
• Submit commentaries to EMEA monthly
• Prepare and submit quarterly and year-end packages

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
• Dealing with Finance Plus on ad hoc queries
• Ad hoc projects as directed by FC or Finance Leads

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 Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
• Desirable
• Experience working with DDS / Media Ocean
• Experience working with BFC / BFC

Essential

• Part/newly qualified accountant or equivalent (e.g.: CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Intermediate level of Excel
• Organised 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

Behaviours

• Must show a proactive approach to problem solving and take initiative
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a large team and across the Agencies

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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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