Senior Accountant

People First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package with CPD training

Career progression to management

Annual professional subscriptions

Work from home 1 day per week

Flexible working hours

Staff events

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Life and critical illness cover

Job summary

Blinkhorns is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a diverse portfolio of ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs and creative industry clients. You will work closely with Partners and Managers, combining technical expertise with client relationship management and leadership to deliver exceptional service.

This role offers hybrid working options, clear progression into management, CPD support, and a structured path to advance your career within a forward-thinking firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a medium sized practice.
• Strong technical ability including a good understanding of Corporation Tax.
• Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and finalisation of accounts and corporate tax returns for Limited companies and groups in FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Reviewing corporate accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Filing accounts with Companies House and HMRC as part of wider function.
• Review of sole trader accounts.
• Preparation of personal tax returns.
• Responsibility for small portfolio of monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and MTD and VAT returns.
• Handling day to day queries from clients.
• Research and assistance with more technical areas with managers/partners.
• Active role in training and providing support to junior team members.
• Collaborate across a team of around 16 with managers and partners.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Independent worker

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

CCH Accounts Production

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 Senior Accountant 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:

• Preparation and finalisation of accounts and corporate tax returns for Limited companies and groups in both FRS 105 and FRS 102
• Reviewing corporate accounts prepared by junior team members
• Filing accounts with Companies House and HMRC as part of wider function supporting partners with the management of their corporate portfolios
• Review of sole trader accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Responsibility for small portfolio of monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and MTD and VAT returns
• Handling day to day queries from clients
• Research and assistance with more technical areas with managers/partners
• Active role in training and providing support to junior team members
• The role involves working across a team of around 16 and requires day to day collaboration with managers and partners within the team

Essential Skills and Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• At least 4 years’ experience of working in a medium sized practice
• Strong technical ability, including a good understanding of Corporation Tax
• 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
• An interest in the Film & TV industry
• Awareness of creative tax relief incentives

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
• 20 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