Finance Assistant (Billings)

FINANCE ASSISTANT (BILLINGS) – 12 MONTH SANDWICH PLACEMENT (STARTING AUGUST 2023) Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire

About Us... Ghosts. A swimming pool. A cat named Tom. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different. Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who can contribute to creating great work. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact. We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Finance Assistant to come and join us for a 12 month Sandwich placement. Armbands optional. The Part You’ll Play… We’re looking for a talented, enthusiastic undergraduate who has an interest in pursuing a career in Commercial Finance / Accountancy once they graduate. The role is a 12 month Sandwich placement for someone looking to spend a year in industry before their final year.

In this role you will have responsibility for the delivery of accurate client billing and individual job management. Specifically this will involve:

• Reviewing jobs on a regular basis ensuring costs are billed accurately and on a timely basis.

• Developing a basic understanding of key client contracts/terms of business, relating to fees and charges, billing procedures, menu costings, expenses, and ensuring that invoices raised are in accordance with these agreed terms.

• Ensuring correct accounting for revenue, compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies, and ensuring revenue is correctly allocated to relevant departments.

• Ensuring relevant documentation with regard to Purchase Order numbers and client authorisation is received and retained, and complies with relevant client agreements, revenue recognition accounting standards and internal policies.

• Producing billing and reconciling with client schedules when required.

As Finance Assistant You’ll Bring…

The Finance Assistant will suit someone looking for an industry-placement as part of their degree who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in progressing a career in Commercial Finance / Accountancy

• A methodical and thorough approach to your work with good organisation skills.

• Numerate and proficient in the use of Excel

• High attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial matters to non-Finance people.

As Finance Assistant You’ll Have Access To…

• A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.

• The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.

• An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).

The Truth… Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of. For more information, click apply now.
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