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About the Role

We are looking for a Revenue Accountant to join our finance team. This role is a fixed-term contract for six months, with a view to extending. Partner with account management teams to ensure their clients meet their monthly revenue targets. You will have exposure to various stakeholders across the agency and WPP, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Account Management teams and the Commercial Manager to ensure efficient management of Revenue recognition, WIP and Debtors across a large portfolio of clients.
Perform large volume invoicing, ensuring all invoices are raised in a timely & auditable manner.
Manage WIP; ensuring all jobs are reconciled & are in line with client contracts; ensuring all costs incurred are invoiced to clients promptly; ensuring revenue recognition is accurate & in line with company policies.
Monitor revenue and perform variance analysis to forecast.
Work closely with Account Management teams and promptly address any queries.
Gain and maintain knowledge of each applicable client contract.
Provide systems and process training for new starters and refresher courses for existing employees when required.
Understand and follow company policies & processes.
Identify process improvements to your role and the greater finance team.

Requirements

Strong understanding of revenue recognition and core accounting principles
Experience with invoicing, WIP management, reconciliations and debtors
Ability to prepare and analyse revenue and financial reports
Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel
Knowledge of compliance, controls and audit requirements
Close attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communication skills, able to explain finance to non-finance teams
Ability to collaborate with account management and operations
Strong time management in a fast-paced agency environment
Mindset for process improvement and efficiencies

Skills

Revenue recognition
Accounting principles
Invoicing
WIP management
Reconciliations
Debtors management
Financial reporting
Accounting systems
Advanced Excel
Compliance
Controls
Audit requirements
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Collaboration
Time management
Process improvement

Work Type

Fixed-term contract

About the Company

We are a team of creative and strategic minds, driven by our purpose to create enduring brands and emerging ideas.
We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative work we are genuinely proud of.
We learn together, create together, win together, and most importantly, have fun together.
Opportunity to progress your finance career at one of the leading communications groups worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.
We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know: ogv-au-careers@ogilvy.com