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 and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, 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 Description
As Senior Accounting and Compliance officer, you will be responsible for supporting the team in creating a best-in-class finance function, developing our controls, processes and the foundations for our continued growth. You will report to the Director, Financial Control UK & Ireland and work closely with other members of our Regional Control Team (RCT) based in Spain. This is a varied role and you will be working closely with the wider UK Finance team including the Operational, Reporting and Commercial arms. The role will have exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to drive key projects as the business continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support Senior leadership in evaluating effectiveness of UK Control environment and improving workpaper documentation.
2. Ensure reporting processes are compliant with IPG policy and further develop processes where appropriate ie. Intercompany reporting / WIP netting.
3. Management of finance operations for the IPG Agencies in both UK and Ireland with a focus across reporting including variance analysis and commentary in line with IPG’s reporting timetable.
4. Support in the review of monthly Balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all reported balances are accurate and reported in line with IPG policy.
5. Audit lead across Internal and External audits, including the Group US GAAP audit, Interim audit and Statutory audits.
6. Oversee the statutory accounts and tax compilations in accordance with IPG timetable.
7. Work with the Director, Financial Control on other change initiatives and ad hoc tasks as required, including driving further automation and simplification across finance processes to ensure compliance with IPG accounting policies.
Desired Skills & Experience
8. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with several years post qualified experience working within Industry in a SOX compliant listed organization
9. Big 4 / Second tier practice trained with a strong understanding of internal control environment
10. A working knowledge of US GAAP
11. Analytical and problem-solving skills
12. Strong organisational / delegation skills and ability to prioritise tasks
13. Intermediate level Excel skills and ability to manage large data sets
14. Experience of SAP and DDS (Mediaocean) an advantage as is experience of Media Agency Finance
15. Ability to work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
This role will suit an experienced, highly-motivated self-starter with significant and relevant financial accounting and analytical experience. We are seeking an individual who enjoys the challenges of working within an exciting and fast-paced organisation. An ability to work to multiple tight deadlines is a pre-requisite, with high levels of organisation as well as being prepared to be ‘hands on’ when required
Employee Transparency
At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and 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 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:
16. 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
17. Free breakfast and free lunch
18. Early finish Fridays
19. Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
20. Retail discounts
21. Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
22. Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
23. Interest free season ticket loan
24. Paid time off for Volunteering
25. Group Income Protection
26. Life Assurance
27. Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
28. Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
29. Generous Parental Leave & Pay
30. Independent mortgage advice
31. Financial education
32. Employee Assistance Programme
33. Free eye tests
34. Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!