This job is with WPP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards. Why we're hiring: WPP SSC (Shared Service Centre) is on a global transformation journey, and this is an opportunity to join the UK team to help us deliver exceptional financial services to our UK companies. What you'll be doing: The Accounts Receivable Department consists of Credit Control, Cash Allocation and Media Billing teams. The Credit Control team is made up of 3 Senior Credit Controllers, 12 Credit Controllers and 1 Reporting Analyst. Your team will be collecting around £350m each month, across 1650 external ‘Blue-Chip’ clients, and on behalf of 40 internal companies. You will manage the cash collection for a portfolio of clients as well as producing detailed commentary for daily, weekly, and monthly reports. You will report into a Senior Credit Controller. Collection of payment for a dedicated debtor ledger and for sending statements to clients. Use the Credit Control tool 'Get Paid' to chase clients to ensure that payment is made to contractual terms and to meet collection targets. Establish/update contacts where necessary at client and agency level. Identify any issues which may delay payment and escalate to the appropriate contact. Provide debtor commentary for weekly and month-end reporting. Attend weekly debtor calls with agencies to discuss current position and concerns on top accounts. Complete cashflow forecasts twice a month. Attend client and agency meetings where required. Ensure the integrity of notes and documentation. What you'll need: Expereince within a finance related role. Understanding of general accounting principles relating to the sales ledger. Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office at intermediate to advanced level). Who you are: You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal. Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wpp.com/people/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. LI-DNI