Accounts Assistant Manager

Job Title

Accounts Assistant Manager - Creative/Media

Location

London

Salary

£58,000 - £65,000

Role Overview:

I am currently recruiting for a skilled and qualified accountant to join my clients busy Creative & Media Division, supporting a wide portfolio of clients across the music, entertainment, and business sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the day-to-day financial affairs of their creative clients, ranging from individuals to companies, while supporting the development of junior staff. You'll work closely with the team's Partners and Managers, ensuring high-quality service delivery across bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance.

What you will be doing as an Accounts Assistant Manager

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting, payments, and budgeting for clients in the Media and Entertainment sectors.
• Oversee compliance with statutory deadlines for accounts, tax, VAT, and other financial requirements.
• Prepare year-end accounts files and VAT returns for manager/partner sign-off.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients and liaise with third parties.
• Lead, support, and develop junior team members to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102/FRS 105 standards.
• Proficient in CaseWare, Xero, and QuickBooks Online.
• Confident communicator with clients, team members, and senior staff.
• Experience in leading teams and providing guidance to more junior staff.
• Commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Why join this firm?

• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and cashback scheme for medical expenses.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional 3 days over the December holidays.
• Flexible working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home.
• Regular social events including rooftop pizza, breakfasts, and drinks.
• Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loans, and workplace nursery scheme.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing in the very near future, so if you are interested, please send over your updated CV to

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