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J. WALTER THOMPSON GROUP LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
01660783
Registered Address
Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London, England, NW1 7QP
Status
Active
Employee Count
592
Turnover
£88,865,000
EBITDA
£2,552,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.wundermanthompson.com/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 August 1982
Nature of Business
73110 - Advertising agencies
Industries
Marketing And Sales
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
46 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
16%
31-60 Days
70%
After 60 Days
15%
Not Paid Within Terms46%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2019-09-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201831 Jul 20184720%67%13%39%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

End of following month from date of invoice.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

J. Walter Thomson Group Limited have a defined dispute resolution process to ensure that all supplier invoices are processed as efficiently as possible. Suppliers are provided with details of the issues that may affect the processing of their invoices and assistance by providing guidance on what is to be provided on their invoices to ensure payment can be made in a timely manner. The AP helpdesk offers suppliers support through to query resolution and can be contacted via a dedicated e-mail address or phone number. All invoices that are in query are logged and if unresolved at the time of supplier payment, details of the reasons for payment delay are communicated to the relevant suppliers

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

J. Walter Thompson Group Limited is a leading global marketing communications company that offers a wide range of services to its clients. The company was founded in 1864 and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected advertising agencies in the world.

The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact and promoting social responsibility. This includes initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities.

J. Walter Thompson Group Limited offers a variety of products and services, including advertising, brand strategy, digital marketing, and public relations. They work with clients from various industries, ranging from consumer goods to technology and healthcare.

The key people at J. Walter Thompson Group Limited include Tamara Ingram, the Global CEO, and Claire Wright, the Global Chief Talent Officer. The company has over 12,000 employees in more than 200 offices across 90 countries.

For any inquiries or to learn more about their services, interested individuals can visit their website at www.jwt.com. The registered office address for J. Walter Thompson Group Limited is 1 Knightsbridge Green, London, SW1X 7NW, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£40,963,000
Total Current Assets
£106,648,000
Total Current Liabilities
£66,036,000

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PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell