Senior Accountant (Manager) - Music & Entertainment Accounts

WHO ARE WE?

SRLV are a medium-sized firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in the West End, a vibrant and exciting spot in Central London.

With our roots firmly in the creative world of music and entertainment, we are widely recognised as one of the top three UK advisors in our industry and support a roster of musicians, actors, performers, presenters, and influencers, alongside their support networks of managers and talent agencies.

Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of SRLV. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network, come first. When expanding our team, we look for inherent ability, energy and drive. Intelligent, interested, considered people who want to be seen and respected as individuals, who will collaborate and add another dimension to the high-quality service we deliver and the team we are.

We see everyone as individuals, valuing unique traits and special strengths. Our diverse workforce, where over 20 languages are spoken, has a breadth of cultural experience from which we all learn. Unique insights and alternative ways of thinking keep our approach fresh and our minds open.

THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Manager to join our busy Accounts Team. The ideal candidate will be ICAEW qualified, with at least 4 years PQE.

The purpose of this role is to manage and provide accounting advice and compliance services to SRLV’s clients in order to achieve budget and maintain a high level of client satisfaction. To provide support to other team members and to partners, in addition to the line management and career development of team members.

We are looking for an excellent communicator to deal with both internal and external clients. You will be approachable and enjoy working collaboratively – part of this role is to develop good working relationships with other departments (such as tax and audit) and to help enhance the profile of the accounts team within the firm and outside.

KEY MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with managing the expectations of partners and other key staff across the practice to ensure work and projects are completed within reasonable and realistic timeframes
• Delegates suitably ensuring clear instructions are given and objectives and deadlines set for the accounts team

SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing the review and finalisation of yearend accounts for both complex and high profile clients
• Providing guidance to senior members of the team and be available to answer queries
• Review the work of both senior and junior members of the team to aid their progression
• General administration as per the requirements of the portfolio
• Any other ad hoc tasks as required

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Minimum of 4 years PQE relevant experience in an accountancy practice
• Strong experience in preparation and review of statutory accounts prepared in accordance with FRS102 1A.
• Exceptional, effective and appropriate communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Strong ability to cope in a fast paced environment taking responsibility for own workload and working closely with the wider team / firm to deliver quality work to agreed, often tight, deadlines and timescales
• Solid team player
• Able to take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of others’ work, with a clear understanding of what and when to flag issues or gather further information on queries from relevant colleagues

BENEFITS

• Fantastic private medical insurance
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays
• 3% Pension contribution
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses
• Group Life Insurance
• Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health Support
• Regular social events and activities – including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the rooftop terrace, office, or local venues

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Flexible working: 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at home
• Study support