Job Description

We are McCann Central, the UK's largest integrated agency. Over 500 individuals working together to help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives.


We are also part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the world's biggest brands.



And to add to the (literal) wheelbarrow full of awards we've got including Euro Effies most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign's European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention McCann Central's haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do.



We're a team of passionate creatives, strategists and marketers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there's a lot that unites us - like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide, and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.



We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to provide support into our fast paced Finance Department. This role requires you to provide high quality support to the finance and operations teams, ensuring systems and master data are maintained and invoices are issued in a timely and accurate manner. You will play a key role in ensuring processes are complied with and best practice accounting is undertaken at all times.


The role involves;





Processing and coding of supplier invoices in the system.

Process billing, credit notes and input revenue transactions into the system

Maintain areas of master data in line with agency standards

Review of employee expenses processed by the business ensuring they are coded correctly. System maintenance including estimate approvals, billing profiles and job closing

Preparation of prepayments and accruals and their related journals as part of the month end process. Provide support to month end closedown to ensure the accurate and timely production of monthly management information data and reports. Preparation of various account reconciliations at month end. Following up on action plans around account reconciliations in order to clear any items on a timely manner. Answer queries from Operations on billing and systems

Other adhoc Finance administration tasks as required

Key skills and attributes;


The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the finance office and the wider business

umerate with a meticulous attention to detail The ability to work under pressure, with large volumes of data whilst consistently meeting deadlines The ability to adapt and respond to meet changing agency needs and requirements IT literate with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel (basic formula and formatting)

Highly organised with excellent time management skills, an ability to prioritise workload and work as part of a wider time with competing deadlines. Identify problems early and alert relevant people as they arise.

Ask questions, show enthusiasm, give that little bit extra when needed without being asked; know what the agency can offer clients and build astute awareness of other parts of the business.

This role is a great opportunity for someone in the early stages of their finance and accounting career who's looking to be part of a fast paced and growing business.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to creating a brilliant environment for all our people. This includes benefits such as 28 days holiday, plus the opportunity to take additional fully paid leave, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance and much more.



A culture of learning and development is also central to our ethos, so you'll have access to industry leading training and development programmes, plus you'll get to work closely with the world's biggest media partners to access exclusive features and products.



Most importantly, you'll be part of a fun and collaborative team and you'll work in an environment where you are supported and developed.

Our commitment to equal opportunities

For us, diversity is a business imperative - one that must be embedded into every aspect of how we operate in order to drive success. Simply put, we believe an encouraging and inclusive environment makes sound business sense.



As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, it's vital that the talent mix in our agencies encompasses all dimensions of diversity, and that we demand the same of the people we work with.


Conscious inclusion encompasses social, cultural and cognitive differences and cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. It is the integration of this philosophy that allows us to create meaningful experiences for our employees, drive better business practices with our vendors and clients, and ultimately lead with purpose.


McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.

Part of the MW Network

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, "Truth Well Told", McCann is the world's leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).