Management Accountant

ABOUT US_

At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.​

We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. 

THE ROLE_

We are seeking a post-qualified Management Accountant to join our London finance team. This role is integral to delivering accurate and timely reporting and providing the wider business with valuable insight and guidance. The successful candidate will take ownership of key month-end processes, act as a finance partner to budget holders, and support the Financial Controller in driving continuous improvements across processes and controls.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_

Month-End & Reporting

• Ownership of the month end closing timeline together with Finance Manager.
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Variance analysis, reconciliations and commentary, ensuring integrity of reported results.
• Preparation of the month-end reporting pack for management and central finance, ensuring accuracy and delivery to strict deadlines.
• Reconciling of balance sheets.

Business Partnering

• Lead monthly meetings with budget owners to review performance and variances.
• Provide insight, challenge, and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders.

Systems, Processes & Controls

• Supporting FC in maintaining controls, ensuring compliance with policies while also identifying opportunities for improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting AP and AR teams with correct GL coding for transaction accuracy.
• Drive automation of reporting files and journals in Excel.
• Ensure efficient and accurate use of NetSuite across finance.

Intercompany & Compliance

• Manage intercompany journals and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end and interim audit deliverables.

Ad hoc & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting.

WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Confident in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and process efficiency.

 YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS_

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with strong post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Advanced Excel skills desirable.
• Experience using NetSuite preferred (or similar ERP systems).
• Previous experience in the Media sector advantageous but not essential.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail when required.
• Strong relationship-building skills and credibility when engaging with stakeholders across the business.

WHY US_

"The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_

WE ARE BOLD_

As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.

• We embrace change
• We challenge respectfully
• We lead the way

WE ARE HUMAN_

We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.

• We value collaboration and togetherness
• We are empathetic
• We embrace individuality

WE ARE SMART_

Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.

• We grow and learn
• We are trusted
• We are mission possible

Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.