Management Accountant at GroupM in London, England, GB

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1354 - Management Accountant - Finance

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

Role Summary and Impact

The main purpose of the role is the timely and accurate 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. Liaising with Finance Plus on Payables, Receivables and BFC reporting. The role will also support on key financial objectives that promote driving efficiencies within the team but also within the business. To be successful in this role, engagement with various parts of the business is required, often at different levels of seniority.

This role sits within the controllership finance team of Wavemaker UK, a WPP Media Brand, reporting into the Financial Controller.

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.

Responsibilities

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
• Monthly variance analysis (by comparing to budget/forecast) and exception reporting
• Ownership of the preparation of the month end file ensuring compliance with IFRS
• Manage the intercompany process
• Assist with monthly & quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure all supporting schedules tie back to main P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Assist with the SOX and year-end audit by providing all relevant information to the auditors
• Action any queries post-month-end

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

Business Partnering

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

Other and periodic

• Preparation of monthly payroll
• Dealing with Finance Plus on ad hoc queries
• Responsible for supplier setups
• 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 FC/SFC

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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