Accounts Assistant Manager

Accounts Assistant Manager – 9 Partner Firm – London

Are you an Accounts Senior looking to take a step up to Assistant Manager or are you an Accounts Assistant Manager looking to gain exposure and manage a portfolio of creative clients?

Our client specialises in providing accounting services for the Music & Entertainment industries. The firm have a great reputation within the market and have grown to over 50 staff in their UK office. Services provided include tour accounting, accounts preparation, tax, audit and business management services. The firm’s client base is made up of several high-profile Bands, Musicians, and other Entertainers as well as lesser-known acts and production companies. The firm pride themselves on providing a friendly, professional and highly confidential service to their clients. The culture at the firm is quite relaxed and informal in comparison to more traditional accountancy firms and they organise several social events. Staff at the firm also sometimes receive complimentary tickets to watch their clients perform live.

Accounts Supervisor responsibilities will include:

Managing a small portfolio of clients and providing training and support to a small team of staff
Reviewing/preparing Financial Statements for Manager/Partner review
Being responsible for the allocation of staff on client work, ensuring that all work is within the allocated timescales and to the standard required
Preparing full budget reports for your client portfolio including charge out rates and calculation of recovery rates monthly
Reviewing/preparing Corporation Tax Returns for Manager/Partner review
Managing the bookkeeping and VAT affairs of your clients through delegation to junior staff
Reviewing/preparing Management Accounts for Manager/Partner review
Assist clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
Reviewing/preparing VAT returns for sending to clients

As an Accounts Supervisor you will be/have:

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified
Knowledge of international trade practises, including foreign currency, Vat and employment
Good understanding of accountancy/tax/practice software in particular Xero, CCH, Sage
The ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls

In return, as an Accounts Supervisor, you will receive: