Accounts & Personal Tax Manager

Job Purpose: -

This medium size accountancy firm based in a prime location in Central London is looking for a new Accounts & Personal Tax Manager with at least 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 progression to Senior Manager / Director within a few 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. -

Reviewing the more complex FRS 102 statutory accounts as well as the corporation tax returns. -

Business Management duties for a range of high profile media and entertainment based clients. -

Preparation and review 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. -

Getting involved with new business development. -

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 at least 3 years post qualification experience. -

Currently working as an Assistant Manager or Manager in a good quality accountancy firm. -

Experience of preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns for Partner review is required. -

Experience of cloud based software packages such as Xero. -

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. -

A desire to work with and advise, high profile clients from the Film, TV, Creative, Media and Theatre sectors.

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