Spark Foundry. Famously Effective. Not one or the other, both. Creativity that connects. Rigour that delivers. A magnetic combination. Attracting clients that become advocates and talent, driven to perform.

Commencing February 2023.

That is 100% what we aim for. But a vision cannot be realised without the right ingredients.

VALUES

• Allsorts – We believe it takes Allsorts to get magical work. Diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. In what we do and who we are.
• Art and Evidence – Great ideas are only great ideas if they work. We believe it takes both Art and Evidence to thrive in the industry today. It’s one thing to dream it but another to prove it and it’s only great if you can do both,
• Royalty Makes Loyalty – There is a return on treating clients and partners like royalty. Nurturing clients’ business, listening to their needs and delivering excellence at every step allows us to build lasting and rewarding relationships.
• Good Humans – Decency in everything we do. Be a Good Human, Always. No matter who you are or who you think you are.

 Job Description

We are looking for a Finance graduate to join our team as a Finance Administrator in February 2023. In this role you are to act as the key point of contact for the Client media teams and the point of liaison with Lion Resources and ensuring timely accurate delivery of information.

PEOPLE

• Provide timesheet reports to GBD/BD’s as required
• Ensure media teams timesheets are completed in a timely manner
• Initial coding of Supplier invoices in APC for Finance Manager review
• Collating all information for vendor set ups
• Look for improvements to processes and ways of working to increase efficiencies – so that we work smarter, not harder
• Lead and contribute to a great office culture by being positive and curious.
• Actively invest in our Spark Foundry culture by adding a sense of fun to our everyday.
• Assist FD/FM with other tasks as required.

OUR EXTERNAL CLIENTS

• Provide timely information to client media teams that they can deliver to clients
• Ensure client invoicing requirements and deadlines are met
• Various client’s accrual sheet preparation
• Assist with client proforma review to ensure correct fees applied

OUR INTERNAL CLIENTS

• Point of liaison between Lion Resources MAP team and Agency Media Team to ensure timely resolution of media queries.
• Liaise with APC team regarding Trade Invoicing loading issues
• Liaise with billing team to ensure billing is actioned in a timely manner
• FMC data collation with Resources GL team

BEHAVIOURS

• To provide accurate timely information to all external and internal business partners.
• Improve and focus on efficiencies to deliver improved profitability. 
• Have a thirst for knowledge and be keen to develop and grow

About you

• No previous experience required but must have excellent numeracy skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential
• Trust and integrity paramount
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure work of the greatest importance to the business is undertaken to a high standard and meets deadlines.
• Be a quick learner
• Possess good Excel skills
• Ensure compliance with Janus
• Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with all personnel both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
• The ability to adapt to changes in workflows
• Excellent organisational skills
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Our offer to you

• A supportive, fun and rewarding team culture where collaboration is key
• All the benefits of being part of a global network with a Wholeself program, Learning & Development opportunities, flexible working and an industry-leading parental leave policy
• Day off for your birthday
• Confidential 24-hour support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.