At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality bookkeeping and VAT services.
- Company: Join a leading accountancy firm in the entertainment and creative industries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 28 days leave, and career progression.
- Other info: Friendly culture with team socials and part-time options available.
- Why this job: Work with high-profile clients and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in bookkeeping, strong VAT experience, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a leading specialist accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Senior Bookkeeper or Business Services Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised firm specialising in the entertainment, media, sport and creative industries. Working with an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients, you will manage your own client portfolio while delivering high-quality bookkeeping, VAT and business management services within a collaborative and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients across the entertainment, media, sport and creative sectors
- Prepare bookkeeping records and process VAT returns for a varied client base
- Liaise directly with clients, agents, managers and other professional advisers
- Reconcile agency statements and assist with withholding tax (WHT) matters
- Process payrolls where applicable (experience beneficial)
- Ensure clients receive a proactive, confidential and high-quality service
- Support and review junior team members as the role develops
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience within an accountancy practice in a bookkeeping or business services role
- Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience
- Experience using Xero (Sage experience also beneficial)
- Knowledge of UK VAT and PAYE, with WHT experience advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with high-profile clients
- Organised, discreet and able to manage multiple client assignments simultaneously
- Previous experience working with entertainment, media or sports clients would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary from £40,000
- Hybrid working options after probation
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Ongoing technical and professional development
- Opportunity to progress into a managerial role with staff supervision responsibilities
- Friendly, collaborative culture with regular team socials
- Part-time (4-day week) considered
If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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