Management Accountant

BRAND: Publicis Groupe
Job Function: Finance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating in over 100 countries with 114,000 people globally. We help the world's leading brands drive growth by combining creativity, media, data, technology and consulting.

We are designed to help our clients thrive, with the capabilities, the experience and the understanding needed to help our clients unlock growth in a platform world. Through our Power of One approach, we bring together the right expertise from across our agencies to deliver joined up, end to end solutions.

"Viva la Différence" sits at the heart of our culture. We value individuality, encourage different perspectives and believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn, grow and do the best work of their career.

Overview

Management Accountant - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join a high-impact, 9-month project supporting process integration and financial controls improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience in internal controls to make a tangible difference across finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts providing clear variance analysis and insight
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments journals, collating appropriate support with accurate and timely journal posting
• Lead and support recharge processes and intercompany reconciliations, including intercompany billing in line with internal deadlines
• Ensure accurate balance sheet maintenance, investigate discrepancies and present to the Financial Controller
• Review and enhance financial controls in line with audit requirements and internal controls
• Raise and manage POs as required, ensuring accurate coding and sufficient support
• Work closely with business teams to gather data sets and improve processes and support other financial reporting requirements

About you

• Experienced Management Accountant with hands-on experience
• Confident handling DRs, CRs, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with enforcing internal controls and audit requirements
• Familiarity with intercompany processes and recharge management
• Experience in the media industry is beneficial
• Practical, process-focused, and able to work independently

What we offer

• A high-visibility project with direct impact on finance operations
• Collaboration with senior finance and business stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and internal controls

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Additional information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based four days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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