Who we are:

 

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

 

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

 

More about the role:

As a Sector Accountant within the Burson Finance team, you will partner closely with the CPA practice, supporting core financial processes and helping to drive commercial insight. Your responsibilities will include managing the processing of approved client budgets, maintaining revenue forecasts and annual budget updates, and coordinating accounts from a finance perspective. You will also play a key role in finance partnering with stakeholders and preparing monthly financial reporting packs, alongside contributing to ad hoc projects across the finance team.

 

We see our Sector Accountants as key business partners, providing valuable financial support and insight to stakeholders. We are looking for someone with strong Excel capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of profit and loss dynamics. The ideal candidate will be confident in offering guidance to stakeholders, highly organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

 

You will be an energetic and collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, a strong attention to detail, and a genuine ambition to develop your skills and grow within the role.

 

What you'll do:

Support the monthly fee recognition process, ensuring all billable activity is accurately captured and aligned with client budgets and ICFR guidelines.

Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports, including sector P&Ls, forecasts, and reporting for key stakeholders.

Compile monthly finance packs covering client and sector profitability, staff utilisation, and revenue performance for leadership review.

Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide clear financial insight and support decision-making.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy.

Ensure compliance with ICFR requirements, supporting documentation reviews and adherence to internal controls.

Work closely with the Billing and AP teams to manage work in progress, reduce aged debt, and support effective cost control.

Provide broader finance support, including system updates, client and job set-ups, and collaboration with HR and Payroll to maintain accurate financial data.

 

Experience that contributes to success:

Experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role.

Good understanding of financial principles, including revenue, costs, and profit and loss.

Good Excel skills, with confidence working with data and using formulas.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in your work.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and take a logical, proactive approach to resolving them.

Willingness to learn and develop, with a curious and proactive mindset.

Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.

Organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines in a structured way.

 

You belong at Burson:

 

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

 

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

 

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.

 

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