Manager

People First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Training

Work from home 1 day per week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Life and critical illness cover

Team events

Job summary

Blinkhorns is recruiting a Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of entertainment-focused clients. You will work with Partners and Managers, combining technical accounting with client relationship management and team leadership to deliver exceptional service.

The role covers tax and accounting across UK entities, MTD compliance, and supervision of junior staff, with progression opportunities within a forward-thinking firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience as an Accounts Senior.
• Strong technical ability and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients across levels of organisation.

Responsibilities

• Review sole trader accounts, mainly entertainment-based clients.
• Prepare personal tax returns for sole traders and company directors.
• Manage Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns for a portfolio.
• Assist with overseas tax compliance work.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts under FRS 105.
• Review corporation tax returns and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Technical accounting

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH Accounts Production

Xero

Job description

Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors.

What you can expect:

You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates.

Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Manager at Blinkhorns, you'll play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs and creative industry clients. Working closely with Partners and Managers, you'll combine technical expertise, client relationship management and team leadership to deliver an exceptional service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review of sole trader accounts, predominantly for entertainment-based clients.
• Preparation of personal tax returns for sole traders and company directors.
• Manage a portfolio of Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns.
• Support the delivery of overseas tax compliance work.
• Preparation of capital gains tax computations.
• Assist with the business management requirements of a portfolio of clients.
• Manage a portfolio of quarterly VAT returns.
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts prepared under FRS 105.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and personal tax compliance activities across a varied client portfolio.
• Undertake technical research and assist managers and partners with tax and accounting matters.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, talent agents and other third parties within a client’s team, responding to routine queries and providing high-quality support.
• Mentor, supervise and support junior team members, identifying training and development needs.
• Participate in junior staff appraisals and performance reviews alongside managers.
• Overseeing workflow across your assignments, ensuring deadlines are met and work turned around in an efficient and timely manner.
• Responding to client queries with confidence and professionalism, taking ownership of issues and tasks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes, client service standards and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness through effective management of budgets, work in progress and the billing process.

Essential Skills and Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified and experience as an Accounts Senior.
• Strong technical ability
• Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients
• The ability to work under minimal supervision is essential

Preferable but not essential

• CCH Accounts Production
• Personal Tax
• Xero

Why Join Blinkhorns?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. You'll have direct access to Partners, meaningful client contact, genuine opportunities to influence how we work, and a clear pathway for progression as you continue to develop your skills and experience.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package and full CPD training
• Further training and development within the role and an opportunity to develop your career with progression to a management position within a growing business committed to promoting and developing talent internally
• Annual payment of professional subscriptions
• Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours
• Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee
• 25 days annual leave starting allowance plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down, with 5 days’ additional entitlement over time
• Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after-work socials on Fridays