At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage revenue and WIP, ensuring accurate financial reporting and collaboration across teams.
- Company: Join Jellyfish, a global digital agency at the forefront of marketing innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that uses cutting-edge technology to drive impactful results.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global marketing partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to deliver exceptional creative solutions across any platform.
This role reports to the Senior Financial Controller US & UK.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day oversight of revenue and Work in Progress (WIP) including the effective review and closure of completed revenue projects.
- Working with the wider business including commercial finance and client-facing teams to identify and resolve revenue or billing-related discrepancies.
- Processing monthly revenue & COS related journals.
- Reconciling client project cost accruals, ensuring the underlying basis is supported.
- Monthly revenue reconciliation including liaising with commercial finance and revenue operations to resolve any queries in a timely manner.
- Reporting accrued and deferred income balances along with commentary to support the validity of the balances.
- Accountability for all revenue/client related balance sheet reconciliations including updating FloQast.
- Applying revenue recognition in compliance with policy, ASC606/IFRS15, and local GAAP requirements.
- Identifying inefficiencies in revenue related processes and collaborating with other teams to resolve them.
Other responsibilities
- Supporting the annual audit by providing schedules, validated documentation and explanations.
- Supporting the month-end process for non-revenue-related accounts where required.
- Other ad hoc support as required by the Senior Financial Controller.
Skills and Competencies
- Solid experience in a financial role with experience working with the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews.
- A strong communicator who is comfortable having conversations across the organisation.
- Detail oriented and analytical, with excellent excel formula proficiency.
- Experience working with large Excel datasets and comfortable manipulating data to provide meaningful analysis.
- Proficiency in ERP and CRM software (currently Sage X3 and Salesforce).
- AAT fully-qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
Values and Behaviours
- We Are Real & Rigorous: We cut through the noise with real analysis and brilliant rigour.
- We Are Free-Thinking: We create and invent, staying curious and always challenging convention.
- We Are All Authors: We take ownership, support one another, and lead by example.
- We Are One Bloom: We have diverse skill sets, but radically collaborate for shared success.
Behaviours
- Client-Centric Mindset: Anticipates client needs and proactively provides solutions or recommendations.
- Ownership and Accountability: Owns mistakes, identifies lessons learned, and implements improvements to avoid repeating errors.
- Problem-Solving: Identifies potential obstacles early and develops actionable solutions to mitigate risks.
- Commitment to Growth and Learning: Proactively seeks feedback from colleagues, and clients to identify areas for improvement.
Revenue & WIP Accountant employer: Jellyfish Group
Jellyfish is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, where creativity and data-driven insights come together to shape the future of marketing. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration across diverse teams, ensuring that every Jelly can thrive in their role. Located in a dynamic environment, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working with cutting-edge technology, including the world’s leading generative AI platform, PencilPro, making this an exciting place to advance your career as a Revenue & WIP Accountant.
