Assistant Accountant

We are WPP AUNZ, Australasia's leading marketing communications group. We are currently looking for an outstanding Assistant Accountant to work flexibly and in our North Sydney office. As a key member of the General Accounting team, the role provides support to our WPP AUNZ brands whilst working alongside the Finance Manager's to deliver day to day financial accounting and reporting duties.

Reporting of the role

The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

3 best things about the job:

• The company- This is a great opportunity to build on your Accounting skills in the leading marketing communications services group in Australia and New Zealand
• The perks- we offer some great perks for working at WPP AUNZ, including gym discounts, Summer Friday's to name a few!
• The potential - this is an entry level role with opportunities to progress your career!

Measures of success:

In 3 months:

• Have mastered our Accounting IT packages
• Understand and are able to navigate the Group structure
• Work independently to meet deadlines and commitments

In 6 months:

• You will have forged a strong relationship with internal stakeholders
• Mastered the Assistant Accountant role

In 12 months:

• Deliver best in class accounting services to your client group and be ready to take on more responsibility

Responsibilities of the role:

• Completion of month end reports including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, general journal posting, pre payments and accruals
• Assistance with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assistance with preparation of the month end and year end accounts pack for review
• Intercompany reconciliation and upload to ICS system
• Assistance with year-end budget preparation and year-end audit analysis
• Entering daily transactions into the accounting system
• Day to day support to the other team members
• Ensure a high standard of customer service in line with agreed SLA (service level agreements) compiling key business metrics for reporting to management and continuous improvement purposes
• Adherence to the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance to Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX)

What you will need:

• A degree in Accounting or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Studying CPA or CA qualifications
• Customer focus
• Able to manage and build relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability and experience in working with and meeting key performance targets
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and to adapt in changing environment

About WPP AUNZ

WPP AUNZ (ASX: WPP) is Australasia's leading marketing communications group. Through its operating companies, the Group provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; branding & identity; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing and specialist communications.

For more information visit www.wppaunz.com or follow us @WPP_AUNZ