Senior Associate / Partner / Tax Professional / Accountant - Sports

Irwin Mitchell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Tax Professional, Accountant, or Lawyer specializing in the sports and entertainment sector. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, developing referral relationships, and providing expert advice. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the sector and strong business development skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package with ample holiday and a commitment to well-being.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holidays

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the sports and entertainment sector.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture an existing portfolio of clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key referral partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer/Accountant/Tax Professional

Job description

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Professional, Accountant or Lawyer specialising in the sports and entertainment sector. This role involves a mix of relationship management, business development, and fee-earning responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage an existing portfolio of clients, focusing on maintaining and enhancing client relationships. Additionally, the role requires developing key referral relationships to grow and expand Irwin Mitchell’s sporting practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture an existing portfolio of clients within the sports and entertainment sector.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key referral partners to drive business growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the sector.
• Provide expert legal / accounting advice and services to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Meet and exceed fee-earning targets.

About You

• Proven experience as a qualified Lawyer / Accountant / Tax Professional in the sports and entertainment sector.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A network of key referral relationships within the sector is highly desirable.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• Minimum 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands : Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.