Accounts Payable Manager (Maternity Cover)

About AKQA

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create a better future. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive ideas, services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

The Accounts Payable at AKQA works in the Administration and Management Control team, providing support to a wide range of operational tasks. You will be exposed to an international framework, supporting our European offices, and the working mechanisms of a structured, multinational Group.

At AKQA you will have access to world-renowned thought leadership from influential authors, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs. You will work in an environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, and you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Contract position for Maternity Cover for approximately 9-12 months.

Role Requirements

• Accounts Payable: Booking and processing supplier invoices.
• Bank Reconciliation: Recording and reconciling daily bank movements.
• General Ledger Bookkeeping: Recording general ledger and journal entries.
• Expense Management: Reviewing, verifying, and processing employee expense reports.
• Master Data Management: Setting up and maintaining new vendor and client accounts in the ERP system.
• Credit Card Management: Tracking, reconciling, and recording credit card transactions.
• Support on monthly reporting for the Financial Controller.
• Support on compliance review and documentation.

Qualities and Characteristics

• Accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work within specific deadlines are your keys to success in this role.
• You have a good understanding of accounting principles.
• You have good knowledge of Excel.
• You are willing to learn new tools (such as SAP, Matisse, documentation workflow).
• You are able to interact effectively at a professional level in both Italian and English.
• Driven by enthusiasm and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment, you demonstrate proactiveness and accountability in every task you are assigned.
• You have a positive, collaborative spirit and a hands-on attitude.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: €25,000—€42,000 EUR Gross Annual Pay.
• Explore our extensive range of benefits here.
• The employment contract will be governed by CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi.

Work Environment

We believe great work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

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. For more information, visit WPP.com.