Revenue and Payables Specialist

Howatson+Company is an advertising agency that's committed to expressing creativity in all its forms to positively influence people and culture.

Put simply, we care fiercely. For the people who work here. For the brands we work on. And for the community we live in. That's why we overinvest in training, generosity and pausing to recognise excellence and effort in our people.

It's also why we're 100% carbon neutral.

What's My Job?

You're the Revenue and Payables Specialist and you report to the Finance Manager.

You will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable management, expense processing, and general finance support. You play a crucial role in streamlining internal processes, training our teams on financial systems, and assisting with financial reporting.

A Day in the Life:

• Complete bank reconciliations with precision and timeliness
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations
• Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare and issue client invoices according to contracts and billing schedules
• Manage cash receipting and follow up on overdue accounts
• Partner with Business Management teams to monitor client financial performance
• Support month-end processes including journals for revenue, accruals, and prepayments
• Conduct timesheet audits and ensure compliance with agency policies
• Collaborate with client teams on pipeline revenue forecasts versus actuals
• Assist with balance sheet and job-level reconciliations

How will we know that you are the one?

• You're a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic agency environment
• You have a knack for maintaining accuracy while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
• Your communication skills shine when working with suppliers, clients, and internal teams, and you're comfortable handling sensitive financial information with the utmost confidentiality
• You're proactive in resolving discrepancies and following up on outstanding items, and you genuinely enjoy collaborating with others to ensure the financial health of the business
• You're not just about the numbers but also about building relationships that support the financial operations of our agency

Other things that will make you excel in this role:

• 3-5 years in a finance role, within an advertising agency is a plus
• Experience using accounting software and strong knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable processes
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain internal controls and comply with audit requirements

Who are Howatson+Company?

Howatson+Company are a fully integrated creative agency that believes in the power of influence. We believe that the magic comes from the '+'. The intersection of diverse people, culture, and capabilities, that create solutions that drive business outcomes for our clients and leave the world a better place.

How do we do it?

We care fiercely about the people we work with, the brands we work on, and the world we live in.

We have five key values:

Be a customer

Act without judgment or preconceptions to find the truth.

Diversity creates breakthrough

Magic lives at the intersection of people, culture, and capability.

We can only afford to be distinctive

No 'house style', we express creativity in all its forms.

Never walk alone

It's everyone's job to think, to craft, to support.

Values cost something

Talk is cheap, we act with valour regardless of the cost.

Some of our most recent accolades

• Contagious Pioneers - Best and Bravest 2024
• Adnews Creative, Independent, Employer and Agency of the Year 2024
• Cannes Global Independent Agency of the Year - Good 2023, #1 Independent Agency Australia 2024
• Mumbrella Creative, Independent and Emerging Agency of the Year 2023, Full Service Agency of the Year 2024
• B&T Independent Agency of the Year 2023
• Andy's Global Independent Agency of the Year 2023
• Spikes Grand Prix, Independent Agency of the Year 2023
• LBB APAC Creative Agency of the Year 2022
• D&AD Global Independent Agency of the Year 2022
• LIA Grand Prix 2022, Independent Agency of The Year AU/NZ 2022
• Campaign AU/NZ Independent AOTY, AU/NZ Marketing AOTY, AU/NZ B2B AOTY 2022

Equal Employment Opportunity

Howatson+Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We invite anyone to apply. Please send your details and CV to

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let the recruitment consultant know.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian working rights.