Assistant Manager

Location: Greater London
Assistant Manager – Vibrant Accountancy Practice – London

About the Company:

Our client is a vibrant firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Managers specializing in Music and Entertainment. One of the guiding principles of our client is a willingness to subvert the hierarchical nature of many accountancy firms. They have high standards and are looking for candidates with excellent qualifications from any discipline.

They are looking for a manager or senior manager to join their exciting team.

They are a client-centered firm - one of the most important reasons behind the success of their business. They listen to their clients and provide them with what they want, at the same time as fulfilling their statutory and legal needs. To meet the demands of the modern music industry, they see their business expanding even further. They are looking to employ greater numbers of staff during this period of growth.

About the Opportunity:

* Review and production of management accounts, personal and corporate tax returns

* Set-up of accounting reporting packs for new clients

* Approving of supplier and employee payment runs

* Preparation and review of statutory accounts

* Preparing and filing VAT returns

* Production and advice on monthly cash flows

* Answering client queries and advising on specific accounting matters

* Consultancy projects including forecasting and planning

About the Applicant:

The ideal person for this role will have experience working within clients within the music industry (including touring). You will be well organised and able to work to agreed timescales, whilst having the ability to actively engage with clients. You will:

* Familiarity with UK reporting requirements and the business tax environment

* Advanced Excel skills

* Experience in the preparation of management & statutory accounts

* Experienced at reviewing management accounts analytically

* Confident, self-starter who can work on their own initiative

* Highly developed interpersonal and client liaison skills - strong team player

* Flexible with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines

* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

About the Benefits:

* A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience

* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

* Regular staff social events and the opportunity to support charity events

* Flexible working – core working hours policy

* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Dress for your diary policy