Senior Accountant- Media Accounting firm

Sauce Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media accounting firm seeks a Senior Accountant with practice experience to manage client portfolios in the entertainment sector. You will provide expert advice, review financial statements, and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working model, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with practice experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in music, entertainment, or media.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across music, TV, film, and creative industries.
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with UK standards.
• Prepare tax computations and deliver management accounts.

Skills

Time Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Statement Review

Tax Knowledge

Education

ACCA Qualified

Job description

Senior Accountant- Media Accounting firm

Senior Accountant- Media Accounting firm

This range is provided by Sauce Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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TV, Film, Music & Entertainment Recruitment Expert | Director, Finance Division at Sauce Recruitment

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for music, entertainment, and media?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist firm working with some of the biggest names in the creative industries – from chart-topping artists to leading production companies.

We’re looking for a qualified accountant with practice experience, ideally gained from working with clients in music, TV, film, sport, or related fields. If you’re confident managing a portfolio, reviewing accounts, and advising talent and businesses in the entertainment world – we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: You must have experience working in an accountancy practice, with clients in the music, entertainment, or creative industries. Applications without this will not be considered.

The Role:

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in client delivery – managing a portfolio, supporting junior team members, and offering expert advice tailored to the fast-paced world of entertainment and media.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients across music, TV, film, and creative industries
• Build strong client relationships and provide day-to-day support
• Review financial statements and ensure compliance with UK standards
• Prepare corporation and personal tax computations
• Deliver management accounts and year-end financials
• Oversee VAT returns and liaise with the tax team
• Support and review work of junior team members
• Advise clients on accounting, tax, and business matters
• Ensure timely billing and workload management

About You:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent (or QBE)
• Must have experience in an accountancy practice, ideally working with clients in music, entertainment, or media
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations
• Confident reviewing financial statements and offering advice
• Able to manage multiple client deadlines and priorities
• Comfortable leading junior team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer:

In return, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including a hybrid working model, annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday, life assurance, and access to an employee assistance programme. You’ll also benefit from private medical insurance after 12 months of service, enhanced family leave policies, and a clear path for long-term career progression within a supportive and dynamic team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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