Accounts Senior - Film & TV

Accounts Senior - Film & TV

Accountancy firm with a focuses on all things in front and behind the camera in film and television as well as different sectors is looking for a senior to join their team. If you're looking to build your own portfolio, this is the ideal team for you, offering a direct path for growth and career development.

As a Senior within our accounts team, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the firm's growth and success. You will leverage your technical expertise to cultivate partnerships with clients, becoming one of our trusted business advisors, and deliver exceptional service. You will be responsible for the preparation of various financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and standards.

In addition, you will be contributing to the growth of the next generation of seniors, coaching and supporting them on their career journey.

Responsibilities:

• Be the central point of contact for client work within a pod.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Take ownership of the various areas of the file that you will be responsible for.
• Review and file VAT returns.
• Mentor, coach, and train junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and on-thejob training to support their professional development and enhance their skills.
• Maintain open and effective communication with the manager, providing regular progress updates, escalating issues promptly, and collaborating on resolving complex matters.
• Proactively manage budgets and time reporting, ensuring accurate and timely recording of billable hours and adherence to agreed-upon budgets and timelines.
• Foster strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service, maintaining professionalism, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations.
• Continuously enhance your technical knowledge, skills, and industry expertise through selfstudy, firm-provided training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices, and quality control processes within the ABS department.

Key Attributes:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or an equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant UK work experience.
• Experience in FRS 102 1A.
• Experience in managing multiple statutory accounts to completion.
• Experience in VAT, Corporate & Personal Tax.
• Previous experience working with media or property clients is a strong bonus.
• Thorough knowledge of current accounting standards, techniques and best practice.
• Proven track record of successfully executing and reporting on accounts with feedback to clients.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to provide guidance/training to junior staff members.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.