Full job descriptionJob Purpose:
*This medium size accountancy firm based in a prime location in Central London is looking for a new Accounts & Personal Tax Assistant Manager with between 12 months and 3 years PQE to join their busy and growing accountancy and business services department.
*The aim is to provide first class accountancy and tax services to a wide range of clients, most from the Film, TV, Theatre, Creative, Media, Sport and Entertainment sectors.
*Examples of clients include very high profile actors, actresses, film & tv producers, directors and screen writers.
*Most clients will be small to medium in size but will include some groups and international companies, many from the US.
*Client exposure will be almost 100% Film, TV, Creative and Media based.
*This high profile role can be tailored to suit the candidate – it can be anything up to 70% personal tax based or split evenly 50 / 50 between statutory accounts based work and personal tax.
Firm Culture:
*The firm is professional yet friendly, with regular social events (such as team bonding days, a Summer event, Christmas event etc), so you can get to know other members of staff from other departments.
*The firm offers hybrid working, flexible working hours and actively encourages all its staff to learn new things and take on high levels of responsibility
*Progression is always very strong and the firm expects this role to become a full Manager position within 18 months to 2 years.
Responsibilities:
*Your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, and ensuring all clients are serviced to a high standard.
*Reviewing sole trader accounts for entertainment clients prepared by other staff members.
*The preparation of more complex FRS 102 statutory accounts from start to finish and drafting corporation tax returns
*Business Management duties for a range of high profile media and entertainment based clients.
*Preparation of personal tax returns for sole traders and company directors, as well as Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns.
*Delivery of overseas tax compliance work for international clients from countries such as the United States and Australia (full training on this will be provided).
*Managing and training more junior staff members, as well as helping with ad hoc assignments and projects to help the team where necessary.
*Training and support will be provided where necessary so you can complete your role to the highest possible standards.
Requirements:
*Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with between 12 months and 3 years post qualification experience.
*Currently working as a Senior, Supervisor or Assistant Manager in a good quality accountancy firm.
*Experience of preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns as well as reviewing work for Partner review is required.
*Experience of cloud based software packages such as Xero.
*Looking to become a full Manager within 18 months to 2 years, with full training and support provided.
*A desire to learn, progress and do well in a medium size accountancy firm based in Zone 1 Central London.
*A desire to carry out and progress in a role which will be mixed between mainly statutory accounts and personal taxation.