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Client accountant

Sydney
Publicis Groupe
Client Accountant
Posted: 1 April
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HR Awards - Excellence Awardee, Employer of Choice 2022

AFR BOSS Best Places to Work - 2022

HRD Employer of Choice - 2021

Welcome to Publicis Groupe ANZ

Here you will get an inside look at life within our network, including the brilliant people working across our agency brands. Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology.

Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework. It's a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across 100 countries globally.

In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Worldwide, media agencies Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PMX, PR Herd, and MSL. We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients.

Your Scope
* Assist with collating revenue reports and supporting documentation for internal, FMC, and external audits
* Support client audits and complete Groupe client reporting as required
* Ensure stakeholder invoices are raised timely and accurately with the Finance Assistant
* Follow up on outstanding job POs and manage reconciliations to ensure costs are reflected correctly
* Manage job closure processes in line with contractual obligations
* Complete new client setups and credit insurance requests
* Conduct retainer reconciliations for retained clients
* Monitor job profitability, WIP management, and JDR reviews with the Account Services team
* Ensure charge rates are accurate according to client contracts
* Provide approvals for accruals and deferrals as part of revenue recognition review
* Input into revenue rolling forecasts with job status and project phasing details
* Maintain client data integrity in Altair, including rate cards
* Support ad hoc client reporting and internal finance tasks as required
* Train new hires on Altair and respond to queries
* Build positive relationships with account teams
* Identify opportunities to improve internal efficiencies and processes
Skills & Qualifications
* Knowledge and experience using SAP
* Strong understanding of finance processes and compliance frameworks
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and transaction processing
* Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities
* Strong critical thinking skills and ability to resolve issues effectively
* Process management expertise to ensure smooth workflows
* Perseverance and resilience in handling complex issues
* High integrity and accountability in all financial processes
About You
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and driven by accuracy in financial management
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively with account teams
* Strong critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to process improvement
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality
* Professional, accountable, and driven to deliver best-in-class financial guidance for clients
* Comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing
* Creative, lively, and rewarding office environment with Publicis Liberté flexibility approach - \"working your way with us\"
* Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities via Marcel Classes and other programs
* Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives through Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees
* Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and additional 5 days after 2 years of service
* Work Your World program enabling flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
* Parental leave policy up to 18 weeks (tenure-based), secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave
* Access to mental health and wellbeing resources via Sonder
Diversity & Inclusion
* At Publicis Groupe, we are devoted to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, aptitude, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or religious affiliation
* We focus on hiring people who share our values of collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity
* Reasonable adjustments for disability or additional support are available throughout the application process
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