Finance Intern – UK & Middle East
Publicis Media
Company description Kekst CNC is a global strategic communications firm that specialises in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 14 offices around the globe, our team of 300 professionals provides expert communications counsel, informed by judgement, insights and data-led analysis. We apply our communications expertise across high-stakes corporate, financial, and political matters, helping businesses communicate effectively through periods of disruption, transformation and growth. Kekst CNC is part of the Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit www.kekstcnc.com. Overview To support our ever-growing team in London, we are hiring a fulltime Finance Intern – UK & Middle East on a temporary basis: 6 – 12 months. The role is based in either London or Dubai. If you are looking for a chance to gain experience in a dynamic finance function supporting a fast paced and ambitious organisation, then this opportunity is for you. We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Intern to support our finance operations across both the UK and Middle East regions. This role will play a key part in day-to-day financial processes, including client and vendor support, expense management, and coordination with internal teams. You will be working directly with the Head of Finance (UK and Middle East), Finance Manager, Management Accountants, and a range of client-facing colleagues, carrying out a broad range of tasks that will give you both exposure to basic areas of finance as well as acting as a launch pad in your Accounting and Finance career. The role will sit within the UK Finance Team, which is part of a global finance function, supporting our offices across the world. Responsibilities Client and Vendor Support: Assist with client and vendor onboarding, including collecting and verifying documents and entering data into SAP Coordinate with project and procurement teams to ensure complete and validated onboarding documentation Invoicing and Reporting: Support recurring client invoicing and monthly intercompany invoicing Raise and issue intercompany purchase orders and maintain intercompany breakdown reports Review the Accounts Receivable aging report, working with the Management Accountant and AR Team to resolve issues Assist with basic financial reporting and analysis, as needed Expenses and Payments: Review and process employee and consultant expense claims in line with company policies Communicate with staff to resolve discrepancies or missing information Raise purchase orders and process supplier invoices to ensure timely payment Finance Administration: Liaise with the Group Shared Services Centre to resolve queries and support financial processing Assist in creating and maintaining projects in SAP and Business Central, including timesheet setup and adjustments Follow up with consultants on missing timesheets and rebook entries where necessary Provide support in compiling quarterly CSR reporting packs Perform general day-to-day finance administrative tasks as required Qualifications Enrolment and early stage AAT studier (or equivalent) or an undergraduate in a Finance related Degree Intermediate MS Excel and an ability to learn new system skills Great attention to detail/quality control and a high degree of accuracy High degree of concentration and ability to meet deadlines Enthusiasm to carry out basic or administrative tasks whilst remaining motivated to learn and develop over time The right to work in the UK or Dubai Fluency in English Additional information Kekst CNC offers an inspiring working atmosphere, characterised by the highest level of professionalism in a challenging environment, lots of fun at work and an open corporate culture where you can be yourself. We value diversity highly and are certain that we work better because of our differences and that we best serve our clients and colleagues through bringing together diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working (1-2 days in the office per week), private health insurance, employee assistance program, flexible public holiday policy so you can celebrate the days which are special to you without having to comprise your own holiday allowance, volunteering hours, wellbeing programme and much more! The recruitment process will consist of several steps, such as interviews, written tests and a reference check. Please do not hesitate to let us know if any reasonable adjustments are needed during the recruitment process. We look forward to your application! Kekst CNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion / belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and parental status, or any other characteristic protected under EU, state or local law, where applicable.
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