ABOUT US_
At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry – changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients.
In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 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 and want to continue and expand upon these successes.
THE ROLE_
Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Senior Manager, one of the key responsibilities of the Group Financial Reporting Accountant will be to manage the Group reporting for the business and maintain accurate accounting records. The Group Financial Reporting Accountant will also be responsible for managing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting with the year-end external audit process.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
Your activities will vary daily in a buzzing and welcoming office. The role sits within the Group function of the Global finance team. As a Group Financial Reporting Accountant, you will work closely with the other finance teams across the various business units to collate and prepare thorough reporting and analysis, for the whole Group. The focus of this role will be to ensure accurate and timely month end reporting, as well as helping to improve processes, and during key times assisting with running the external audit process.
A large proportion of our work revolves around excel so you will need to be very proficient with this. You will need accurate and acute attention to detail and have strong numeracy & analytical skills.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
- Qualified Accountant ACA (Newly Qualified up to 2 years PQE)
- Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS.
- Highly proficient in MS Excel and Power Point
- Highly organised with a high attention to detail.
- Research and analytical skills.
- Ability and willingness to get their sleeves rolled up and get into the detail.
- Strong knowledge of best practice for process and controls.
- Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines.
OUR TEAM_
Finance is a key function within Talon, focussing wholly on delivering best in class financial services, ensuring all internal stakeholders, agencies, media owners and clients are serviced to the best of our abilities.
Our team has grown over the past 12 months to ensure we continue delivering on our deadlines and hitting targets. With offices opening in various regions across the world it’s an exciting time to join our team.
WHY US_
“Talon ensures everyone feels welcome, has all of the tools readily available to be able to succeed. Talon takes seriously their responsibility as an employer, not only to employees but also to their customers and anyone they work with, including the planet. There is a constant striving from all levels to improve and ensure the way we work is better than yesterday.”
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.