Trainee Accountant (Assistant) - Creative Division

SRLV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic private medical insurance

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

3 extra days over December holidays

Cashback scheme for medical expenses

Group Life Insurance

Mental and Physical Health Support

Regular social events and activities

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Excellent Fitzrovia office space

Job summary

SRLV in London is seeking a diligent bookkeeper to join its Music, Media and Entertainment division. You will support a portfolio of film, theatre and gaming clients with daily data entry and payroll postings, client invoicing and VAT returns.

You'll work in a hybrid role with office and home days, joining a team that values accuracy, initiative and client service in a creative industry context.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience using accountancy software is a distinct advantage.
• Good foundation knowledge of data entry aspect of bookkeeping is essential.
• Degree level education.

Responsibilities

• Data entry/day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of clients.
• Posting payroll journals and reconciliation of PAYE/NIC control accounts.
• Raising sales invoices in accordance with client contracts and updating of client contract schedule as appropriate.
• Credit Control
• Basic balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of internal month end checklist
• Preparation of VAT returns for manager review
• Assisting with all aspects of the portfolio's financial and personal affairs, as per the clients' needs
• Client communication via telephone & email
• Research related to creative industry tax relief
• General administration as per the requirements of the client.

Skills

Uses initiative

Highly numerate

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Team player

Interest in creative industry

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

SRLV are a leading firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in Fitzrovia, a vibrant and exciting hub in Central London.

With our roots firmly in the creative world of music and entertainment, we are widely recognised as one of the top three UK advisors in our industry and support a roster of musicians, actors, performers, presenters, and influencers, alongside their support networks of managers and talent agencies.

THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for a challenging and exciting role with one of the leading Music, Media and Entertainment accountancy firms in the industry.

Working in the firm's music, media and entertainment division, you will be assisting on a large portfolio of predominately film, theatre and gaming related clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data entry/day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of clients
• Posting payroll journals and reconciliation of PAYE/NIC control accounts
• Raising sales invoices in accordance with client contracts and updating of client contract schedule as appropriate
• Credit Control
• Basic balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of internal month end checklist
• Preparation of VAT returns for manager review
• Assisting with all aspects of the portfolio's financial and personal affairs, as per the clients' needs
• Client communication via telephone & email
• Research related to creative industry tax relief
• General administration as per the requirements of the client.

WHO YOU ARE

• Uses initiative
• Highly numerate with an aptitude for numbers
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player
• Genuine interest in working with clients in the creative industry

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bookkeeping experience using accountancy software is a distinct advantage
• Good foundation knowledge of data entry aspect of bookkeeping is essential
• Degree level education

BENEFITS

• Fantastic private medical insurance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses
• Group Life Insurance
• Mental and Physical Health Support
• Regular social events and activities - including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the rooftop terrace, office, or local venues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent office space in Fitzrovia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Flexible working: 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at home