Finance Assistant (Entry-Level)

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, Initiative and Mediahub 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. 

Role Overview

Position Summary

The role will support the team in the financial management of Mediabrands Limited and International, reporting into the Finance Manager. The job will require you to work closely with the other Finance Assistants and Junior Management Accountants, 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 Finance Assistant shall contribute towards the everyday financial administration of the Mediabrands Limited and International hub in a fast paced, dynamic environment from the initial coding of costs through to post reporting analysis.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• General ledger coding of invoices and reviewing POs in SAP for all office costs incurred
• Assisting with the month end close process by creating and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Running and Analysing Timesheet detail upon request
• Completing the detailed P&L analysis
• Arranging intercompany recharges
• Affiliate Fee billing and credit control
• Completing schedules in Hyperion at Month End.
• Reviewing personal and company credit card expenses
• Entering financial forecasts and completing schedules in the reporting tool
• Assisting in responding to frequent queries from senior management, controllers, non-finance employees and auditors

Desired Skills & Experience

• Interested in pursuing studies on finance qualifications
• Confident communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Intermediate level 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 
• Wellbeing programme 
• 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!