Management Accountant - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's.

As a Management Accountant, you will be an ambassador for Finance and one of the first ports of call for the agency for finance-related queries. You should be an enthusiastic self-starter with excellent attention to detail and written communication skills, along with strong analytical abilities. We’re looking for someone who’s competent in managing their workload under pressure and can take responsibility for meeting deadlines. You will also be required to assist colleagues during busy periods and to help cover team absences, so versatility is key.

The successful candidate will join the financial reporting team and will already have a good foundation understanding of finance and experience working within a similar role. We can offer you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment and give you the experience and opportunity to grow your future career.

• Independently preparing the monthly management accounts, including reviewing general ledger accounts, the preparation of manual journals (prepayments, accruals etc.), variance analysis and account reconciliations
• Ensuring the timely reporting of month end and quarterly reporting
• Supporting with the input of the reporting package into the WPP Group reporting tool
• Ensuring adherence to the SOX compliant control environment
• Reviewing and reconciling month-end actuals reporting, ensuring sufficient supporting evidence for a full audit trail
• Assisting with year-end and interim audits
• Assisting the Financial Controller with the quarterly reforecasting and annual budget preparation
• Raising purchase orders for intercompany
• Providing support to the wider agency with various finance functions

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an agency environment or similar
• Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/Equivalent
• Experience of accounts preparation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to proactively manage workload to deliver multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software

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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) 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.