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 420 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.
Evolve OOH is part of the Talon Group and is a global outdoor media agency whose vision is to evolve the OOH medium through pioneering, results driven tools, team experience on a global scale, and a passion for creativity.
THE ROLE_
As the Management Accountant you will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller, as well as supporting group reporting requirements. Your role will be to help the finance team and business in the month end reporting. Your ability to manage these processes efficiently and accurately will be crucial to the development and strategic direction of Evolve.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly management results
- Preparation of monthly margin analysis in readiness for month end for the international hub
- Preparation of monthly margin analysis in readiness for month end for APAC
- Monthly revenue recognition preparation for review
- Review of overhead costs and prepare accrual and prepayment journals
- Review of expenses for month end for posting accuracy
- Preparation of month end journals
- Preparation of the consolidated month end review file
- Present results to the FC and FD with commentary on key variances to forecast
- Reconciliation of inter and intra company balances
- Complete the balance sheet reconciliation pack for FC review
- Assist the Media payables and Media receivables
- Banking payment run review and first authorisation
- Audit support
- Sustainability reporting
- Collation of the quarterly VAT returns for review and submission to HMRC.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_
- Highly organised, with an eye for accuracy and detail
- Knowledge of Business Maths and a solid understanding of Budgetary Principles
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in all formats
- Able to build new, strong relationships across Evolve’s teams
- Qualified or part-qualified accounting professional (sponsorship opportunities available)
- Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Xero and NetSuite experience preferred
- Calm and assertive in times of conflict or high pressure
- Interest in media/advertising essential (OOH), and previous experience beneficial
- Professional and positive attitude
- Team-orientated
- Curious and ambitious
OUR TEAM_
Evolve OOH/Talon International is a truly international team. Thanks to all our different backgrounds we provide a truly holistic approach to international OOH, something that makes us. Because we are international, we manage a huge pool of clients and manage campaigns in different part of the world. While we are very hardworking, we always make sure to have fun and support each other in the process.
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.