Analyst - Accounts Payable - ANZ

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 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

What you'll be doing:

• Preparation of payment runs for vendors
• Sending remittance advice to vendors.
• Liaising with the Treasury team & agency with regards to amendments for BACS payment files, ensuring any anomaly on the payment selections are reported to Treasury team & agency to resolve within the agreed timescale.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing.
• Assist with Internal and External Client Audits.
• Maintain the level of accuracy and meet the deadlines for manual payments – Daily.
• Checking payment runs in line with the agreed signature Matrix.
• Provide holiday and sick cover as necessary.
• As a holiday & sick cover able to take handle below tasks:
• Ensure all expense paperwork is date stamped on day of receipt.
• To process and check expense claims for the Agencies, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals are available to support the expense claims.
• Ensure expenses are processed within the weekly cut off timetable set by the Treasury team.
• Perform the final approval for all expenses (system generated approval).
• Review hard copy claims and corresponding receipts to ensure compliance with WPP Policies.
• Liaise with claimant and agency to give details of amendments, rejected claims and general queries.

What you'll need:

• Com degree in Finance, Accounting or MBA in Finance
• Minimum 3-5years experience into P2P process
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of P2P.
• Adherence to laws and best practices in regard to dealing with customers and data
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Proficiency in English
• Organizational and time-management skills

 

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 open-minded: to 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?

 

 

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

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

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