Management Accountant

Talon Outdoor Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor media agency seeks a Management Accountant to support financial reporting and assist with various month-end tasks. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a background in accounting. Familiarity with finance software like Microsoft Excel, along with a keen interest in media and advertising, is vital for success in this role. Join a dynamic team that values diversity, creativity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business mathematics and budgetary principles.
• Previous experience in media/advertising is beneficial.
• Professional, positive, team-oriented, curious, and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management results.
• Prepare monthly margin analysis for review.
• Present results with commentary on key variances.
• Support audit processes.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting.

Skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Effective communicator across various formats

Ability to build strong relationships within teams

Calm and assertive under pressure

Interest in media/advertising

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller and group reporting requirements. Your role will involve assisting the finance team with month‑end reporting, ensuring processes are managed efficiently and accurately, which is crucial for the development and strategic direction of Evolve.

ABOUT US

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

We are passionate about OOH and aim to drive sector growth within the media industry. Over the past decade, our focus on innovative, creative, and technology‑led OOH solutions has grown our team to over 420 professionals worldwide. We pride ourselves on our approach to our people, clients, and industry, hiring top talent to maximize the potential of the OOH environment for our clients.

Evolve OOH is part of the Talon Group, a global outdoor media agency committed to evolving the OOH medium through pioneering tools, experienced teams, and a passion for creativity.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assist in preparing monthly management results
• Prepare monthly margin analysis for international hub and APAC for month‑end
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition for review
• Review overhead costs and prepare accrual and prepayment journals
• Ensure expense accuracy and prepare month‑end journals
• Compile the consolidated month‑end review file
• Present results to the FC and FD with commentary on key variances
• Reconcile inter‑ and intra‑company balances
• Complete the balance sheet reconciliation pack for FC review
• Assist with media payables and receivables
• Review banking payment runs and provide initial authorization
• Support audit processes
• Contribute to sustainability reporting
• Collate quarterly VAT returns for review and submission to HMRC

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of business mathematics and budgetary principles
• Effective communicator across various formats
• Ability to build strong relationships within teams
• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (sponsorship available)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Xero and NetSuite preferred
• Calm and assertive under pressure
• Interest in media/advertising, especially OOH; previous experience beneficial
• Professional, positive, team‑oriented, curious, and ambitious

OUR TEAM

Evolve OOH/Talon International boasts a diverse, international team. Our varied backgrounds enable us to provide a holistic approach to global OOH campaigns. We work hard, enjoy what we do, and support each other.

OUR VALUES AND WORK ETHIC

WE ARE BOLD

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

• Respectful challenge
• Leading the way

WE ARE HUMAN

We value diversity, respect, fairness, and integrity, fostering collaboration and empathy.

• Valuing teamwork
• Empathy

WE ARE SMART

Our learning culture ensures our knowledge benefits clients and colleagues alike.

• Continuous growth and learning
• Trustworthiness
• Mission possible mindset

Talon is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the markets we serve and the brands we represent.