Client Accountant

Company Description

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, Publicis Worldwide), media agencies (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Performics, Atomic 212), Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PXP, PMX, and PR (Herd MSL). We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients.

Role Overview:

We have an exciting opening for a
Client Accountant
to join our talented and diverse team. You will be providing accurate and timely financial services to support the daily operation and financial reporting of one of our top agencies within the group. You will join our small but mighty team of Finance talents and work under the guidance of our Finance Manager, whilst having autonomy and the opportunity to sink your teeth into deeper finance responsibilities.

Furthermore, our Groupe's connected platform will enable you to fulfil career ambitions in a business large enough to accommodate them.

Day To Day Your Day Will Involve:

• Ensuring the profitability across all client jobs
• Lead monthly WIP reviews with Account Services
• Review and approve accrual and deferrals for revenue recognition
• Contribute to revenue forecasting and project phasing
• Set up new clients with accurate and complete details
• Maintain SAP client data and rate cards
• Collaborate with Account Service on client estimates and approvals
• Manage monthly client and inter-company invoicing
• Track outstanding POs and manage job closures
• Oversee timesheet compliance and reconciliation reporting
• Support internal and external audits with revenue reporting and documentation
• Complete Groupe and ad hoc client reporting
• Provide SAP training and support to Account Service and Production teams
• Foster strong relationships with Account Service through regular communication
• Work with management to improve finance processes and operational efficiency

What You Can Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in Business or Accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant experience working within a finance / accountancy team (experience in media or advertising is a bonus)
• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle complex data
• Proficient in SAP, comfortable training and up-skilling others
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Clear and confident communication techniques
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
• Collaborative approach with a focus on integrity and trust

What We Will Offer You:

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the 2023 Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach "working your way, with us"
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes - so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you - we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via - your personal information will be kept confidential.