Accountant; Architecture + Interior Design

Creative Support Lead at The Crowd (Recruitment for Architecture, Engineering & Design)

About The Role:

We are working with an internationally recognised design studio celebrated for its immersive and detail-rich interiors. With a portfolio spanning luxury hotels, restaurants, and high-end residential spaces, their London team is now looking for a proactive and highly organised Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role sits within the finance team and works closely with the Director of Operations, overseeing financial activity for the London studio and supporting several overseas entities. You’ll work daily with the wider finance team to ensure accurate, timely reporting and smooth financial operations. It’s a broad role covering both local and international responsibilities, suited to someone with strong all‑round finance experience.

Key duties include managing billing cycles, preparing monthly submissions for group finance, and serving as the main link between London and global offices. The position also involves handling finance‑related administration, including pension queries, reporting requirements and general support to the wider business.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a studio that is known for their creative direction and social, international and dynamic team. Offering hybrid working, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus and more!

London Area, United Kingdom — £35,000–£40,000

• Oversee the London studio’s financial administration, ensuring all income, expenditure and cash movements are properly recorded.
• Handle the full billing process, from generating invoices to monitoring client payments.
• Prepare monthly financial information and consolidate data into reports for global finance teams.
• Work with overseas accountants to supply documentation and support audits, tax matters and compliance requirements.
• Administer employee expenses and respond to internal finance questions as they arise.
• Maintain an organised workflow and meet deadlines within a fast‑paced, project‑led creative environment.

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the architectural or design industry.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance, plus ACCA qualification or part qualified.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding and knowledge of tax regulations and VAT procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders inside and outside the business.
• A meticulous approach to data accuracy and financial control.

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Not Applicable

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Architecture and Planning, Design Services, and Interior Design