Accountant

Description:

About this company:
At Clemenger BBDO, the thing we care most about is creativity. Or as we call it, 'the work, the work, the work'. It's what makes BBDO different. We believe The Work is the only true measure of an agency. The Work is where the brand meets the consumer. The Work is what touches their hearts and minds. The Work is what leads to the sale. The Work is simply everything we create to reach the consumer. All our resources, all our targets, all our disciplines are devoted to creating work that is unique, powerful and convincing. In the absence of great work, nothing else matters.

The Role:
As a Client Accountant, you will need to demonstrate and adhere to company policy and procedures and to strive for best practice in all areas of financial accounting. In doing this you will need to embrace and demonstrate the following attitudes and approaches to your work:
Responsibilities
 

• Liaising with Account Management on client billings ensuring they are in line with client contractual arrangements
• Assisting with Month end processes
• Review of job cost reports and invoicing clients
• Ensuring jobs are reconciled and closed in a timely manner
• Review and approval of staff timesheets
• WIP analysis & Update of client revenue forecasts
• Retainer reconciliations
• Monthly update of agency Client Health report
• Working capital (monthly and weekly)
• Monthly BAS Statements
• Prepare adhoc financial analysis when required

Key Competencies in Role:

• Ensure efficient and accurate accounting of client billing and revenue
• Be the best “go to” finance person for your allocated client base
• Prioritise financial tasks and the determination to see tasks through to the end
• Adhere to tight internal controls ensuring all financial information is properly recorded and analysed
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisation skills
• An exceptional eye for detail and a proactive attitude
• Exceptional team player with great people skills
• Be responsible for optimising and improving the way we work as we move to a paperless and more
• automated way of working
• Able to identify systemic issues, understand the problem well, develop and communicate
• remediation plans to fix them

Desired skills and experience
 

• Accounting or Business degree qualification
• Great communications skills both verbal and written required
• Experience in Spectra – Agency Finance system (Desired not essential)
• Excel Skills - VLookup & Pivot Tables

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian working rights.
Clemenger Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply.
At Clemenger Group we employ flexible work practices where appropriate, support charities including Peter MacCallum, and undertake a range of environmental initiatives across our businesses.