Accounts Senior​/Film & TV

Experience with in the media, entertainment or creative industries is not required.

A fast-growing, specialist advisory firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join its expanding team supporting clients across the UK creative industries sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified practice-trained accountant or auditor who enjoys client interaction, problem solving and ownership of work, but is looking to move away from traditional audit and compliance-heavy environments.

The business has doubled in size year-on-year for the past three years and has built a reputation as a market-leading specialist within the film, television and video games sectors. The team works with some of the industry’s most recognisable producers, creators and entertainment businesses, helping them access valuable tax incentives and funding support.

With a team of just five specialists, new joiners gain exposure to high-value work and client relationships far earlier than would typically be possible within a larger accountancy firm.

Working directly with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners, you will advise clients on creative sector tax incentive claims and related advisory projects.

This is not a traditional accounting role. While a strong grounding in audit, accounts preparation and technical accounting is essential, the work is highly consultative and investigative in nature.

• Reviewing financial information and production records
• Preparing calculations and supporting documentation for incentive claims
• Drafting technical reports and opinion letters
• Liaising directly with clients and external auditors
• Analysing project budgets and expenditure
• Identifying technical risks and opportunities
• Managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Taking increasing ownership of client relationships and project delivery

Projects typically range in value from £500k to £80m, with a significant proportion falling within the £3m‑£10m range.

We’re interested in speaking with individuals who are:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Currently working within practice
• Strong in audit and/or accounts preparation
• Possess an excellent academic and professional exam record
• Confident managing their own workload and deadlines
• Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership
• Strong communicators who enjoy building client relationships
• Naturally curious and enjoy solving technical problems

Many accountants enjoy the technical side of their role but become frustrated by the administrative burden often associated with audit and compliance work.

This opportunity offers:

• A specialist advisory focus rather than traditional audit delivery
• Significantly less process‑heavy compliance work
• Meaningful client interaction and relationship management
• Exposure to a fascinating and high‑profile sector
• Faster responsibility and career progression
• No busy season culture
• No timesheets

The work combines technical accounting knowledge with commercial analysis, investigation and problem‑solving in a highly rewarding environment.

The culture is collaborative, supportive and highly responsive. The business places significant emphasis on:

• Exceptional client service
• Teamwork and accountability
• Personal ownership
• Professional development
• Flexibility and trust
• Promotion is based on capability and readiness rather than time served.

• £55,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional wellbeing day
• Discretionary bonus
• Potential future equity/share participation opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Flexible approach around core working hours
• Social and team events
• Cinema benefits
• Modern Central London office
• Supportive, close‑knit team culture
• No timesheets

This role would suit an ambitious newly qualified accountant or experienced Senior seeking a more advisory‑focused career path within a growing specialist business where high performers are recognised and promoted on merit.

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