We are looking for a Semi Senior accountant to support high profile creative clients with day to day bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT and tour accounting within our music and entertainment division.
WHO WE ARE
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.
From premium restaurants, prime property and international groups to well-known names in music, entertainment and sport, our clients are inspiringly diverse and exciting to work for. Their varied interests mean our teams often work together for different clients across the business. This gives our people the freedom to work both individually and as one multi-specialist client team so we’re always learning, from intern right through to partner.
Working across four divisions, many of our team began their careers here, thriving on the culture, rewarding client work, and the opportunities to personalise their own career path. 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.
THE ROLE
Are you looking to build your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within the Music, Media and Entertainment sector? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the industry’s leading accountancy firms, supporting a diverse and high-profile client base across the creative industries.
Working closely with two experienced managers, you’ll play a key role in delivering day-to-day financial support to a portfolio of predominantly well-known musicians and creative professionals. This role offers hands-on exposure to all aspects of client accounting, giving you the chance to develop both your technical skills and your understanding of the entertainment industry.
You’ll be supported by a knowledgeable and collaborative team who are invested in your development, helping you build confidence, refine your expertise, and broaden your experience across a varied and engaging client portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Day to day client bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
- Dealing with basic queries from clients/booking agents/external bookkeepers.
- Tour accounting, including withholding tax work.
- Raising/forwarding sales invoices.
- Overseeing monthly payrolls.
- Reviewing work carried out by junior team members.
- Preparing client financial updates.
- Overseeing client expenses/receipts/recharging.
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
- Preparing management accounts.
- Preparing year-end accounts.
- Assisting in the preparation of information to non-UK accountants/business managers.
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 learn, 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 collaborative team.
To be considered, you should:
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude
- Use initiative
- Have a willingness to learn and develop
- Have an excellent attention to detail
- Be a team player
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a genuine interest in the Music industry
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience already working in an accountancy environment, approximately 2 years.
- Music accounting experience is highly desirable but not essential
- AAT qualified or ACCA/ACA studier.
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 work 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. However we are helping, we work as part of their ‘inner sanctum’ teams; trusted and integral to their day-to-day operations, decision-making and strategic direction
BENEFITS
Based in our contemporary open plan offices in London’s vibrant West-End, our staff enjoy a wide range of benefits:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for promotion and annual pay rises
- Full ACA, ACCA or AAT study support, with paid study leave
- Discretionary bonus scheme for those gaining their qualification
- 3% pension contribution
- 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays & 3 additional days over Christmas
- Flexible leave and hybrid working
- Well-being support, including counselling, gym & other fitness discounts
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
- Regular socials and community events – pizza Fridays, rooftop drinks, firmwide parties and fundraisers
- Fully funded professional memberships
- BUPA medical insurance and options for family cover
- BUPA cashback scheme for medical expenses, including dental & optical treatment
- Aviva group Life Insurance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday
- Flexible working (after probation): 3 days (+) in office, 2 days at home