About Us
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Kinesso, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role will support the team in the financial management of Kinesso UK, a trading division of Mediabrands UK Ltd, reporting into the Reporting Manager. The job will require you to work closely with the rest of the Reporting Finance team and the Commercial Finance team, ensuring the smooth running of the agencies finances.
The Finance team consists of 70 permanent staff headed up by the EMEA CFO. The department adds value to the agencies within Mediabrands by providing operational support and best practice.
The Assistant Management Accountant shall contribute towards the monthly financial reporting of Kinesso UK, a trading division of Mediabrands Limited in a fast paced, dynamic environment from the initial coding of costs through to post reporting analysis.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing monthly Management Accounts to review including writing variance analysis.
- Reporting timely and accurate results to central finance teams and regional controller teams.
- Working closely with the rest of the Reporting Finance team to ensure consistency and ability to cover and collaborate to meet tight deadlines.
- Ensuring client revenue is accurately recognised in line with IPG policy and updated in SAP.
- Responsible for monitoring aged client WIP balances and working with the billing and account teams to resolve old items.
- Responsible for some intercompany recharges – ensuring they are maintained and processed in line with agreed figures.
- Creating and posting journals.
- Working closely with the Commercial Finance team to understand variances to forecast.
- Providing ad hoc analysis as required, and support with running ad-hoc projects to streamline and enhance financial reporting.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiencies within the team.
- Completing schedules in Hyperion at Month End.
- Responding to queries from senior management, controllers, non-finance employees and auditors.
ABOUT YOU
- Interested in developing knowledge of Accountancy
- Confident communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
- Desire to work in Finance within a Media Agency
- Ability to be flexible and “hit the ground running”
- Team Player
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
