Chief Accountant (Accounting Manager)

About the role

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. 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 . We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of financial governance and accounting operations for VML and WPP Media entities in Greece. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape financial integrity, drive compliance excellence, and lead a talented team through a period of growth and transformation. You'll be the trusted voice on all accounting matters - partnering directly with the local Group FD and senior leadership to inform business decisions, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and continuously improve how we work. If you thrive on combining technical rigor with strategic thinking, and you're energized by developing people while delivering results, this role offers genuine influence and visibility.

Requirements

• Experience and credentials
• 8+ years of professional experience managing accounting departments, ideally as an Accounting Manager, Chief Accountant, or in a Big 4 firm, leading accounting teams
• Higher education in Accounting or Finance
• A' class signature rights
• Post-master qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is a plus
• A master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is an advantage
• Technical expertise
• Deep knowledge of Greek and international accounting principles, VAT, and corporate tax law
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end closing, balance sheet control, and statutory reporting
• Solid understanding of internal controls, SOX, and governance frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software (knowledge of StepUp is a plus)
• Leadership and mindset
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
• Independent, resilient, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on - always looking for ways

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