Senior Accountant - Group Reporting

Why we're hiring:

At WPP, we are the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, with operations in over 100 markets worldwide. Our London-based Group Reporting team is responsible for consolidating financial results across all entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial statements. To support our continued transformation and enhance efficiency, we are establishing a dedicated offshore group reporting team in Mumbai, as an extension of our London team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our newly formed Group Reporting team in Financeplus India. You will work closely with our London-based Group Reporting team and play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to build strong relationships with international colleagues and contribute to a global finance function.

What you'll be doing:

· Technical accounting and IFRS compliance: Support technical accounting processes (e.g., lease accounting, share-based payments, financial instruments, associates) to ensure accurate and compliant reporting under IFRS.

· Group consolidation: Support the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions to produce accurate group-level reporting.

· Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting processes including automation to help improve efficiency and control.

· Policy and controls: Ensure adherence to WPP accounting policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, supporting a strong control environment and the integrity of financial reporting.

· Group Finance Support: Take on additional responsibilities and provide cross-functional support to help deliver the wider objectives of the Group Reporting function, including operational and administrative tasks as required.

What you'll need:

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Chartered accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is essential.

· 6+ years of accounting experience, Big Four (client-facing) experience within this experience is essential.

· Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, particularly as they relate to intercompany transactions and consolidation.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas) is essential.

· Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365) is preferred.

· Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to a global audience.

· Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic and a collaborative team-player attitude.

· Working in shifts that overlap with UK business hours (and US business hours where/if required). Flexibility to adhere to these hours is required.