Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

Your role as a burson person

We are looking for a finance junior to join our Central Resources team. If you are someone looking to pursue a career in finance, someone with bags of initiative and a flexible approach to work, and a great team player this could be the job for you!

Assisting accounts payable processes

  • New supplier process
  • Purchase order compliance
  • Invoice register
  • Expense claim process
  • Invoice entry process
  • Payment process
  • Accounts Payable record keeping

Other responsibilities

  • Supplier/internal enquiries and reconciliation
  • Supporting the run of month end reports
  • Maintain SOX compliance
  • Involved with continuous improvements to finance processes
  • Ad hoc tasks

What youll bring with you

  • Organised and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to follow through on required tasks
  • Good Excel skills
  • Team player
  • Interest in accounting and finance

Our london office

Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo's.

Key burson benefits

  • 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
  • Flexible Public Holidays – you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
  • Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).
  • Discounted dental and travel insurance
  • Full access to Headspace app
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Comprehensive private medical care
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years' service).

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

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