Assistant Accountant

About WPP Media

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Role Summary and Impact

This role is withinThe Goat Agency a leading brand within WPP Media where you will be instrumental in helping global brands harness the power of social and creator-led content to deliver measurable impact. Recognised as a global leader in the space we deliver award-winning campaigns in more than 70 countries. With over 650 social natives worldwide we create ambitious influencer programmes from tactical activations to long-term partnerships designed to drive awarenessengagementand conversions across the full marketing funnel.

Goat is looking for a new hire to support the UK finance team as the business continues to grow and change following its acquisition by WPP Media. This roles main focus is on the smooth processing of day to day finance activities for the UK unit across AP AR monthly reporting and payroll. This is a wide ranging and expansive role with plenty of opportunity for growth for the right candidate as Goat continues to integrate into the WPP Media ecosystem.

Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing of Client/Intercompany invoices and the initial management of credit control process including chasing of Trade Debtors and posting/matching of cash receipts.
• Support on the processing of supplier setup PO requests and purchase invoice approvals.
• Support on monthly payroll processing including collating commission and bonus. payments/approvals initial input of monthly payroll data and processing of payroll journals.
• Processing of weekly supplier payment runs including running and reviewing system reports and uploading to banking platform.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations for UK Bank accounts including dealing with foreign currency revaluations.
• Supporting with monthly account reconciliations as required by the UK finance manager
• Initial preparation of quarterly VAT return.
• Management of the monthly intercompany reconciliation process with other GroupM/WPP entities.
• Supporting the wider Goat UK team and the wider finance team with adhoc queries as required.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a transactional finance role.
• Experience across day to day finance potentially including processing of AR AP banking transactions VAT payroll.
• Experience supporting month end reporting on a relatively short timescale.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Interest in supporting senior members of the finance team with adhoc information/requests.
• Experience of either Sage50 or MediaOcean ERPs. (Desirable)
• Part Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc) or AAT qualified/part qualified/ Relevant University Degree. (Desirable)

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1