Finance Assistant (Billings) Placement Macclesfield 2023

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.

What 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.

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.