WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world’s most valuable brands and have general reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

We are hiring an Accountant Analyst to support core general accounting and reporting activities within our Finance Shared Services environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, strong controls, and timely month-end close, while supporting continuous improvement and collaboration across Finance teams. This position is also part of our Finance Transformation journey, where standardisation, automation and AI-enabled tools are becoming increasingly important to improve productivity, documentation quality, reporting accuracy and the way finance teams deliver value to the business.

Perform general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure accurate and timely posting of accounting entries in the ERP system. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and escalating exceptions when required.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards. Support financial reporting and variance analysis, identifying unusual transactions or trends. Liaise with other Finance functions (PTP,



OTC, Treasury, Tax) to resolve accounting issues.

Support the adoption of automation, digital finance tools and AI-enabled ways of working under supervision, ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated and aligned with control requirements.

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Finance functions, including PTP, OTC, Treasury and Tax Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience or exposure to intercompany reconciliations. Solid understanding of accounting principles, with exposure to Spanish GAAP and IFRS (including IFRS 16). Knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and exposure to statutory/accounting requirements for Italian entities is desirable. Knowledge or exposure to Belgian GAAP (BE GAAP) and Dutch GAAP / Dutch Financial Reporting Standards (NL GAAP) is highly desirable.

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, BC Media, Maconomy, or similar). Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and willingness to work with digital finance, automation and AI-enabled tools. Ability to work under supervision, follow detailed SOPs and operate within review cycles.

Fluency in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus such as Italian. Fluency in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus such as Italian. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

LI-Hybrid That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

📌 Reporting Analyst (Madrid)
🏢 WPP Media
📍 Madrid