Senior Accountant (Supervisor) - Music & Entertainment

SRLV is a mid-tier firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in London’s vibrant West End. Founded in 1988, we have evolved into a £30m+ turnover business with 21 partners and 240+ staff supporting an enviable roster of A-list corporate and private clients worldwide. Our clients are inspiringly diverse and rewarding to work for, ranging from international restaurant groups and luxury retail to well-known names in music, entertainment and sport.

Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of our business. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network are the bedrock of what we do; people and relationships come first. We see everyone as individuals and aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported and free to be themselves. There is no single career path at SRLV. Our people succeed in different ways, at different stages of their careers. It is a nurturing culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive.

THE ROLE

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified and ready to step into a broader supervisory role? This opportunity within our Creative Division offers the chance to work with a varied and fast‑moving client base while taking responsibility for the delivery and preparation of high‑quality statutory accounts. You’ll coordinate final disclosures and tax team reviews, ensuring a smooth and accurate process across departments. You’ll also play an active part in improving how we work — helping to streamline processes, enhance efficiency and strengthen collaboration both within the team and on the client side. Alongside this, you’ll support the delivery of monthly deadlines, liaising with clients and colleagues to finalise management accounts, quarterly VAT, FEU and CT61 returns, and preparing clear, comprehensive packs ahead of client meetings. This role is hands‑on and client‑facing, offering the chance to build strong relationships while contributing to a busy, supportive and fast‑paced team.

At SRLV, we value curiosity, character and collaboration, and we’ll help you continue developing your technical expertise and confidence as you shape the next stage of your career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking a Supervisor level responsibility for the delivery and preparation of statutory accounts, helping to coordinate the final disclosure and tax team reviews with the relevant departments.
• Helping to drive change in streamlining processes within the overall workflow, on both the client’s side and within the team, to include maximising the efficiency of our resources.
• Assisting with the delivery of monthly deadlines to include liaising with clients and the team to finalise monthly management accounts, quarterly VAT, FEU and CT61 returns.
• Assisting in the final preparation packs to assemble comprehensive information and meeting agendas in advance of client meetings.
• Dealing with day to day client facing work and working closely with the team in a fast-paced environment.

WHO YOU ARE

Our people have the experience and expertise to advise clients and work collaboratively to support them at the highest level. When expanding our teams, we look for curiosity, motivation and a desire to develop – thoughtful people who will bring different perspectives and experience. People who want to contribute to a high‑quality client service as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

To be considered, you should:

• Have high numerical and analytic prowess.
• Be intermediate to advanced level skilled on Excel.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be proactive, engaging and comfortable using your initiative.
• Be confident in approaching other internal teams to discuss and solve problems.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• ACCA or ACA qualified.
• Strong prior experience within a practice.
• Advanced knowledge on desktop and cloud based general bookkeeping software, primarily including QuickBooks and Xero.
• Solid experience of using statutory accounting software packages, with Caseware being a desirable option but not essential (additional support and training can be provided).
• Audit experience is highly desirable but not essential.

WHY SRLV

With our roots in entertainment and music, we’ve grown to be recognised as one of the leading advisors for the creative industries in the UK. Our Creative Division works with an extensive portfolio of high-profile creatives and businesses worldwide; from music, entertainment, film, TV and theatre, to fashion, digital, marketing and sports. Many of them have varied and complex interests across the UK, US and internationally so they rely on us for all-round accounting and business management support, together with specialist advice covering withholding taxes, royalties, Creative Industry Tax Reliefs, and corporate transactions, to name a few.

BENEFITS

Based in our contemporary open plan offices in London’s vibrant West-End, our staff enjoy a wide range of benefits:

• 23 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays & 3 additional days over Christmas.
• Flexible leave and enhanced maternity/paternity pay package.
• Flexible & hybrid working.
• Discretionary annual appraisal bonus scheme.
• Well-being support, including counselling, gym & other fitness discounts.
• Private medical insurance and options for family cover.
• Medical cashback scheme for medical expenses, including dental & optical treatment.
• Life Insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans.
• Regular socials and community events – pizza Fridays, rooftop drinks, firmwide parties and fundraisers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Flexible working: 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at home.