Senior Accountant - Leading Music, Entertainment & Sport Accountancy Firm

Our client is a rapidly expanding practice that specialises in providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services to a varied client base consisting of individuals and businesses, primarily within the music, entertainment and sport industries, as well as High Net Worth Individuals.

They are now looking for a dynamic accountant to work on a varied portfolio in their Audit and Financial Reporting Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that departmental reporting targets are being consistently met in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements for clients including Statutory Accounts

• Preparing Corporation Tax returns, including tagging of iXBRL accounts and onward submission to HMRC

• Preparing Self Assessment tax returns

• Preparing management accounts, tour reports and net worth statements

• Assisting in the planning and preparation of audits

• Managing trainee accountants and apprentices, including day-to-day communication and motivation, as well as succession planning and performance management

• Reviewing work prepared by junior members of staff

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and EC Sales Lists (occasionally)

• Occasional assistance with preparing and submitting monthly payroll and pensions

• Liaising with clients and various third party organisations, to include HMRC, financial organisations, tour managers and record labels etc

Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified

• Confident preparing accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Package

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working hours scheme

• Private health scheme