Senior Corporate Accountant

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

Be part of WPP's global transformation! We're seeking a talented  Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Reporting team in our vibrant Southbank, London office. Play a key role in shaping the future of WPP by managing and reporting on the financials of key HQ entities. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on a global scale as we build for tomorrow.

What you'll be doing:

Take ownership of key financial processes and contribute directly to WPP's success. In this role reporting to the Corporate Reporting Manager, you will:

• Manage the full month-end close process for several HQ entities, including preparing management accounts, insightful commentary, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse financial performance against flash, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, providing valuable insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial records through journal preparation, posting, and review, including IFRS 16 accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Real Estate, HR, Legal, Co Sec) to drive accurate cost allocation and recharging.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process, shaping WPP's financial future.
• Play a key role in maintaining a robust SOX control environment and developing best practice.
• Expand your skillset by taking on new responsibilities through task rotation within the team.
• Support ad-hoc projects, including audit queries and statutory accounts preparation.

What you'll need:

We value diverse perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and inclusive environment. You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent) and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Practical experience with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling you to connect with colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, taking ownership of your work while contributing to the team's success.
• A flexible and adaptable mindset, willing to support colleagues during peak periods.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and workflows.

 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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