About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPP
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. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About Ogilvy: Where Creativity Meets Commerce
At Ogilvy, we don't just build brands – we inspire them to impact the world. We're a global powerhouse of 'Borderless Creativity,' pushing boundaries across Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, and Health. Our mission is to create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line.
Named network of the year across countless prestigious awards like Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards, and WARC Rankings, we're a hub where innovation thrives at the intersection of platform, culture, and technology. If you want your work to truly matter, you've found your home.
The Role: Your Impact as a Revenue Assistant Accountant
Are you a meticulously-minded finance professional ready to dive into the heart of a leading creative agency? We're seeking a Revenue Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team. This is an incredible opportunity to hone your skills, contribute to our financial integrity, and partner with diverse stakeholders across Ogilvy.
You'll be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all revenue transactions, playing a vital role in our financial health and strategic decision-making. If you're a strong communicator with an eagle eye for detail and a solid grasp of accounting principles, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
- Master Revenue Cycles: Accurately enter and allocate revenue data, expertly managing deferred and accrued revenue balances to ensure precise recognition over time.
- Reconcile & Analyse: Perform meticulous reconciliations of deferred and accrued revenue, diving deep into accounts to identify trends, anomalies, and drive insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast.
- Ensure Financial Integrity: Support critical month-end close activities, prepare essential revenue reports for management, and compile in-depth month-end commentary by project. You'll be a key player in audit support and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
- Drive Efficiency & Collaboration: Actively follow up on Net Working Capital management actions, review Purchase Orders, and approve expenses. You'll collaborate closely with Client teams and Shared Services to streamline processes and resolve queries, ensuring smooth financial operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance our revenue accounting processes, contributing to greater efficiency and accuracy across the department.
Who We're Looking For:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent practical experience).
- A strong understanding of core accounting principles.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (SUMIFS, PIVOT, CONDITIONAL FORMULAS are your friends!).
- Experience with ERP accounting software, with Workday being a significant advantage.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you're comfortable partnering with various internal stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as a valued team member.
- A natural problem-solver with a proactive approach.
- Experience with revenue recognition is a plus!
- A strong understanding or experience with New Working Capital management is essential.
How We Help You Thrive:
We believe in supporting our people to do their best work and live their best lives.
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days leave + 1 volunteer day
- Bupa Healthcare
- Enhanced family friendly policies, including, adoption and shared parental leave
- Menopause support
- We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
- A generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help @ Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
