Senior Bookkeeper - Creative Sector Clients

Austin Rose; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study support

Pension scheme

Hybrid working after probation

Weekly training sessions

Season ticket loan

Wellness program

Job summary

Austin Rose in London seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to manage full-charge bookkeeping for an Independent Firm of Accountants serving high-net-worth clients in the music and entertainment industries. You will work closely with senior account managers to ensure accurate ledgers, timely reporting, and compliance.

This role offers ACCA study support, a pension, hybrid working after probation, weekly technical training, a season ticket loan, and a wellness program to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full-charge bookkeeping for multi-currency ledgers and high-profile clients.
• Proven ability to prepare VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end work.
• Experience in a music/entertainment sector or creative industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QuickBooks Online ledgers, sub-ledgers, and filing within Microsoft Teams.
• Process full AP/AR, including raising sales invoices.
• Perform monthly multi-currency bank, card, petty cash, and tour manager float reconciliations.
• Post and reconcile intercompany accounts in local currencies; apply month-end revaluations.
• Prepare payment packs for manager approval and process directors’ expense claims.
• Assist with VAT returns, management accounts, tour accounts, and annual accounts.
• Provide informal supervision and review for junior staff.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Multi-currency ledgers

Accounts payable/receivable

VAT returns

Intercompany reconciliations

Team supervision

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper | Independent Firm of Accountants | London

Are you a skilled bookkeeping professional with experience managing complex ledgers and a passion for the music and entertainment sector? Do you thrive in an energetic, client-focused environment where your technical expertise directly supports high-profile clients? This premier consultancy offers an exceptional opportunity to manage full-charge bookkeeping duties, collaborate with senior account managers, and take your career to the next level with comprehensive professional study support.

About the Firm

This well-established London practice operates as an Independent Firm of Accountants specializing in dedicated business management, accounting, and advisory services for an elite client base. Known for providing tailor-made financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals, executives, and global talent across the creative and entertainment industries, the firm maintains a collaborative and dynamic working environment backed by extensive international reach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QuickBooks Online general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and electronic filing systems within Microsoft Teams.
• Process complete accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including raising sales invoices.
• Perform monthly multi-currency bank, credit card, petty cash, and tour manager float reconciliations.
• Post and reconcile intercompany accounts in local currencies, executing foreign currency revaluations at month-end.
• Prepare payment packs online for manager approval and process directors’ expense claims.
• Assist account managers with the preparation of VAT return packs, management accounts, tour accounts, and annual accounts.
• Provide informal supervision, delegation, and work review for junior bookkeeping staff.

As a Senior Bookkeeper you will:

• Work extensively with software packages including QuickBooks Online and Sage.
• Collaborate directly with Account Managers to gather essential tax information for personal and corporate tax returns.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and urgency when handling rapid-turnaround financial transactions.

What You’ll Receive

• Full ACCA study support package (including course fees and exam support).
• Auto-enrolment company pension scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements (available following a 4-month probation period).
• Weekly structured training sessions covering technical and professional development.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Comprehensive employee wellness program.