Senior Manager, Creative Clients — Lead Media Accounts

Austin Rose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

27 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Casual dress code and social events

Job summary

Austin Rose Associates in London seeks a Senior Manager to drive leadership ownership across a diverse client portfolio in the entertainment and media space. You will act as the main advisor on accounts, tax and related services, guiding a growing team and strengthening client relationships.

The role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and opportunities to mentor talent while coordinating with cross-functional specialists to deliver high-level financial solutions for UK and international

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of accounts and tax clients.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take full ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as the primary point of contact for accounts, tax, and general advisory needs.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of staff, including resource allocation, performance management, and career development.
• Review financial statements, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, management accounts, and personal tax returns with precision.
• Collaborate with internal specialist teams, such as tax and payroll, to ensure coordinated and efficient service delivery.
• Oversee the complete billing process, manage work-in-progress (WIP), and monitor job budgets and deadlines.
• Lead weekly manager meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Partners.
• Implement new internal processes and leverage technology to optimise practice efficiency and workflow tracking.
• Deliver high-level advice to clients, assisting with complex financial matters, business management support, and systems implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Client advisory

Mentoring

Job description

Austin Rose Associates in London seeks a Senior Manager to drive leadership ownership across a diverse client portfolio in the entertainment and media space. You will act as the main advisor on accounts, tax and related services, guiding a growing team and strengthening client relationships.

The role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and opportunities to mentor talent while coordinating with cross-functional specialists to deliver high-level financial solutions for UK and international