At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts, tax computations, and manage bookkeeping for diverse clients.
- Company: Established firm with a focus on media, entertainment, and various other sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, remote work, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team events, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Gain valuable insights into accountancy while working with a variety of clients.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in accounting, ACA/ACCA qualified, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors.
What you can expect:
You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates. Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate.
Duties include:
- Preparing company accounts for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies
- Preparing corporation tax computations for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies
- Assisting with personal tax compliance work as required
- Preparing personal tax returns
- Responsible for a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and VAT return jobs
- Training and reviewing the work of junior members of staff
- Handling day to day enquiries and queries from clients
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum ACA Certificate level or equivalent ACCA
- At least 2-3 years' experience of working in a small/medium size practice
- Strong technical ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation
- The ability to work under minimal supervision is essential
Preferable but not essential:
- AAT Qualified
- CCH Accounts Production
- Corporation Tax & Personal Tax
- Xero
- Aware of creative tax relief incentives
What we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package and full CPD training
- Further training and development within the role and an opportunity to develop your career with progression to a management position within a growing business committed to promoting and developing talent internally
- Annual payment of professional subscriptions
- Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours
- 7 hour working day
- Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee
- 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5 day additional entitlement over time
- Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays
Semi Senior Accountant employer: Blinkhorns
At Blinkhorns, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can engage with a diverse range of clients and colleagues, from bookkeepers to senior partners. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive CPD training, flexible working options, and a supportive culture that encourages career progression within our established firm. With a focus on work-life balance and regular team events, we ensure that our employees feel valued and part of a thriving community in the heart of the media and entertainment sector.
