Accounts Manager - Celebrity Clients

Austin Rose Associates; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austin Rose Associates in London is seeking an Accounts Manager to join our entertainment and creative sector practice. You will manage a portfolio of year-end accounts for Directors, coordinate planning, and liaise with tax specialists to deliver polished financial statements.

This role offers exposure to high-profile UK and international clients, mentorship from senior leadership, and clear opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in year-end accounting for directors and MDs.
• Knowledge of statutory accounts and FRS 102 1A.

Responsabilités

• Manage year-end accounts for Directors/MDs; plan, prepare Excel working papers, reconcile balance sheets.
• Prepare statutory accounts for Ltds/LLPs; include partnerships and sole traders.
• Liaise with internal teams and client account teams to resolve year-end queries and policy issues.
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations; assist with VAT returns.
• Handle company secretarial tasks including confirmation statements and formations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; provide technical guidance to bookkeepers and semi-seniors.
• Assist with management accounts; maintain client database and cash flow forecasts.

Description du poste

Accounts Manager | Entertainment Firm | London

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking to step into a client-facing management role within the vibrant entertainment and creative sector? Do you want to work for a progressive 10 Partner Firm offering exposure to high-profile UK and international clients, close collaboration with tax specialists, and clear opportunities for professional growth?

This well-established 10 Partner Firm based in London's West End is renowned for providing bespoke business management, accounting, and advisory services to a prestigious UK and international client base, with a strong specialism in the entertainment and creative industries. The practice prides itself on a supportive, collaborative culture where staff work closely with the tax department and have direct access to senior leadership, ensuring exceptional career development and technical enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of year-end accounts for Director and Managing Director review, including job planning, preparation of Excel working papers, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and LLPs under FRS 102 1A, alongside partnership and sole trader accounts, and handling accounts from incomplete records.
• Liaising closely with the internal business management department and clients' account teams to resolve year-end accounting queries and address complex accounting policy issues such as income recognition.
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations for tax department review and assisting with the preparation and review of VAT returns.
• Handling company secretarial matters, including the preparation of annual confirmation statements and company formations.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff, providing technical support and guidance to bookkeepers and accounts semi-seniors.
• Assisting with management accounts, maintaining the CCH client database, and delivering ad-hoc projects including business plans and cash flow forecasts.

What You’ll Receive

• Comprehensive CCH and QuickBooks technical training and structured professional development.
• Direct mentorship and reporting line to the Head of Department, ensuring high visibility with senior leadership.
• Exposure to high-profile international entertainment and media clients in a dynamic sector.