Howatson+Company is an advertising agency that’s committed to expressing creativity in all its forms to positively influence people and culture.

Put simply, we care fiercely. For the people who work here. For the brands we work on. And for the community we live in. That’s why we overinvest in training, generosity and pausing to recognise excellence and effort in our people.

It’s also why we’re 100% carbon neutral.

What’s My Job?

You’re the Revenue and Payables Specialist and you report to the Finance Manager.

You will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable management, expense processing, and general finance support. You play a crucial role in streamlining internal processes, training our teams on financial systems, and assisting with financial reporting.

A Day in the Life:

- Complete bank reconciliations with precision and timeliness
- Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card reconciliations
- Match invoices with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare and issue client invoices according to contracts and billing schedules
- Manage cash receipting and follow up on overdue accounts
- Partner with Business Management teams to monitor client financial performance
- Support month-end processes including journals for revenue, accruals, and prepayments
- Conduct timesheet audits and ensure compliance with agency policies
- Collaborate with client teams on pipeline revenue forecasts versus actuals
- Assist with balance sheet and job-level reconciliations

How will we know that you are the one?

- You're a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic agency environment




- You have a knack for maintaining accuracy while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
- Your communication skills shine when working with suppliers, clients, and internal teams, and you're comfortable handling sensitive financial information with the utmost confidentiality
- You're proactive in resolving discrepancies and following up on outstanding items, and you genuinely enjoy collaborating with others to ensure the financial health of the business
- You're not just about the numbers but also about building relationships that support the financial operations of our agency

Other things that will make you excel in this role:

- 3-5 years in a finance role, within an advertising agency is a plus
- Experience using accounting software and strong knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Experience in accounts payable and receivable processes
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Ability to maintain internal controls and comply with audit requirements

Who are Howatson+Company? Howatson+Company are a fully integrated creative agency that believe in the power of influence.

We believe that the magic comes from the ‘+’.

The intersection of diverse people, culture and capabilities, that create solutions that drive business outcomes for our clients and leave the world a better place.

How do we do it?

We care fiercely about the people we work with, the brands we work on and the world we live in.





We have several key values:

Be a customer

We act without judgement or preconceptions.

Diversity creates breakthrough

We embrace challenges and different points of view.

Collaboration is the only way The intersection of our specialisms creates our magic.

Creativity is our weapon

We believe creativity can solve problems, create things people love and change the world for good.

We can only afford to be distinctive

No ‘house style’, we express creativity in all its forms.

Never walk alone

We bring everyone on the journey and it’s everyone’s job to contribute.

Values cost something

We don’t compromise on our values, ever.

Some of our most recent accolades

- Campaign Global #3 Independent Creative AOTY 2025
- Cannes #1 Independent Agency Australia 2024
- Campaign Asia Best Culture, Creative AOTY (Silver), Media AOTY (Silver) 2025
- Adnews Employer of the Year, Independent AOTY 2025
- Mumbrella PR AOTY 2026, Full-Service AOTY 2025
- B&T; Victoria AOTY 2025
- D&AD; Global Independent Agency of the Year 2022

Howatson+Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Chance employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We invite anyone to apply. Please send your details and CV to [email protected] If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let the recruitment consultant know.

📌 Revenue and Payables Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Howatson+Company
📍 Melbourne