Ambition Europe Limited
Audit Senior Location: London Hybrid working: 3+ days in the office, 2 days from home Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with flexible hours Ambition is working with a well-established mid-tier accountancy firm in London to recruit an Audit Senior into its growing Audit & Assurance team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified auditor (or approaching qualification) who is looking for increased responsibility, exposure to complex clients, and the opportunity to develop technically and commercially within a supportive, people-focused firm. The firm works with a diverse client base, including international groups, owner-managed businesses, and high-profile clients across sectors such as property, hospitality, entertainment, and professional services. The Role As an Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supervising and supporting junior team members. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work, including consolidations and international group audits, without the responsibility for managing your own client portfolio. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys technical audit work, client interaction, and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for audit assignments from planning to finalisation Plan audits, including risk assessment, materiality, budgeting, and timetabling Lead on-site and remote audit fieldwork Complete more complex audit areas (e.g. consolidations, stock, intangibles, provisions) Review work prepared by junior staff and provide clear, constructive feedback Delegate work effectively, setting clear objectives and deadlines Monitor audit progress against budget and address issues proactively Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships Escalate technical or delivery issues to managers and partners when appropriate Finalise audits, including clearance of review points, analytical review, and going-concern assessments Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards Collaborate with tax and other service lines to ensure seamless client delivery Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and meet CPD requirements About You Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Technically strong, with good commercial and risk awareness Comfortable leading small teams and supporting the development of junior staff Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines Professional and confident when dealing directly with clients Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently when required Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced audit environment Committed to delivering high-quality client service Keen to continue developing technically and take on increased responsibility Your Experience ACA or ACCA qualified (or time- and exam-qualified), with up to 2 years' post-qualification experience Strong audit background gained in the UK with a mid-tier of established Top 100 or independent firm Experience of UK GAAP is essential; IFRS exposure is highly desirable Experience with group audits and consolidations preferred Caseware experience highly advantageous Benefits Private medical insurance 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Additional paid leave over the December holiday period Employer pension contribution Medical expenses cashback scheme Group life insurance Mental and physical health support Regular social events and team activities Cycle-to-work scheme Season ticket loan Workplace nursery scheme Modern office space in central London Diversity & Inclusion This firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered fairly and in confidence. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Audit Senior Location: London Hybrid working: 3+ days in the office, 2 days from home Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with flexible hours Ambition is working with a well-established mid-tier accountancy firm in London to recruit an Audit Senior into its growing Audit & Assurance team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified auditor (or approaching qualification) who is looking for increased responsibility, exposure to complex clients, and the opportunity to develop technically and commercially within a supportive, people-focused firm. The firm works with a diverse client base, including international groups, owner-managed businesses, and high-profile clients across sectors such as property, hospitality, entertainment, and professional services. The Role As an Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supervising and supporting junior team members. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work, including consolidations and international group audits, without the responsibility for managing your own client portfolio. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys technical audit work, client interaction, and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for audit assignments from planning to finalisation Plan audits, including risk assessment, materiality, budgeting, and timetabling Lead on-site and remote audit fieldwork Complete more complex audit areas (e.g. consolidations, stock, intangibles, provisions) Review work prepared by junior staff and provide clear, constructive feedback Delegate work effectively, setting clear objectives and deadlines Monitor audit progress against budget and address issues proactively Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships Escalate technical or delivery issues to managers and partners when appropriate Finalise audits, including clearance of review points, analytical review, and going-concern assessments Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards Collaborate with tax and other service lines to ensure seamless client delivery Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and meet CPD requirements About You Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Technically strong, with good commercial and risk awareness Comfortable leading small teams and supporting the development of junior staff Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines Professional and confident when dealing directly with clients Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently when required Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced audit environment Committed to delivering high-quality client service Keen to continue developing technically and take on increased responsibility Your Experience ACA or ACCA qualified (or time- and exam-qualified), with up to 2 years' post-qualification experience Strong audit background gained in the UK with a mid-tier of established Top 100 or independent firm Experience of UK GAAP is essential; IFRS exposure is highly desirable Experience with group audits and consolidations preferred Caseware experience highly advantageous Benefits Private medical insurance 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Additional paid leave over the December holiday period Employer pension contribution Medical expenses cashback scheme Group life insurance Mental and physical health support Regular social events and team activities Cycle-to-work scheme Season ticket loan Workplace nursery scheme Modern office space in central London Diversity & Inclusion This firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered fairly and in confidence. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment. Role Summary The Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs - International Production is responsible for leading and oversight of the negotiation, structuring and management of complex business and legal agreements relating to television development, production, financing, and distribution. The EVP serves as a strategic advisor to President, International Production, senior leadership team, individual production labels, finance, and distribution teams to ensure television projects are structured to maximize business value while minimizing legal and financial risk. Core Responsibilities Lead the Legal & Business Affairs team across the international production business (UK, EMEA, LatAm and APAC) responsible for development, production, and distribution agreements. Legal and business affairs advisor to President, International Production on emerging issues in BA negotiation and collaboration with divisional leadership in developing studio go-to-market strategies. Provide strategic leadership to STIP's production labels in developing creative and innovative deal structures to maximize commercial opportunities and holistic deal value to the studio. Develop and maintain a structure that empowers and enables the BA team to negotiate, structure, draft and administer development and production related deals across the international SPT business. Establish and maintain key external relationships with Business Affair teams from buyers around the world - FTA, streaming, cable and Digital. Build a collaborative culture with US Studio BA to ensure best practices and market insights are shared across SPT. Similarly, develop relationships with BA teams in Sony Music and PlayStation to minimize internal friction and create OneSony opportunities. General Duties Deal Negotiation & Contract Management Oversight and overall sign off on negotiation and structure of a wide range of agreements, ensuring our negotiation strategy and standard practices reflect the studio's market positioning, creative strategy and commercial strategy, including: Development agreements with writers, creators, and producers Showrunner and executive producer agreements Talent agreements (actors, directors, hosts) Production services agreements Co-production and joint venture agreements Financing and deficit financing arrangements Distribution, licensing, and platform agreements First-look and overall deals with producers and production companies Where needed, analyse, review, and interpret contracts; provide thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues. Look for innovative approaches to new deals with talent, IP and production partners. Stay ahead of market trends, ensuring the studio is adopting industry best practice in how we negotiate, how the BA team operates, and how we structure deals for optimal value. Television Production Legal Oversight Leadership / Counsel for global legal and business affairs team throughout the production lifecycle. Act as a point of escalation, support and thought partnership where issues arise, deals deviate from standard processes and team members ask for assistance, including: Script development and rights acquisition Production contracts and vendor agreements Talent guild compliance (WGA, SAG-AFTRA, DGA, Equity, etc.) Production insurance and risk management Clearance and chain-of-title verification Credits, royalties, and profit participation structures Intellectual Property & Rights Management Oversee acquisition and protection of underlying rights for TV projects. Ensure proper chain of title and intellectual property ownership. Oversight of rights exploitation across international territories and platforms. Guidance on format licensing and franchise development. Oversight of Financing & Business Structuring Overall decision maker on structuring TV production financing and investment agreements. Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, tax incentives, and financial risk management. Negotiate revenue participation and backend compensation structures. Risk Management & Compliance Responsibility in identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks associated with television production. Oversight and guidance to team members managing disputes, claims, and litigation matters relating to SPT projects. Overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, guild agreements, and company policies. AI Policies Provide leadership on the introduction of AI strategy and policies for ITVP division. Fostering Cross-Department Collaboration Ensure optimal collaborative information flow on current deals both within BA and amongst the various teams with SPT and Distribution. Encourage and foster interdepartmental partnership with internal teams including: US Studio Sony Music and PlayStation Finance and Strategy Distribution and Sales Marketing and Franchise Management Strategy & Business Operations Team Development Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, nurturing employee development, and maintaining a pipeline of emerging talent to mentor into future BA Executives. Ensuring a seamless partnership within the international legal and Business Affairs team, including information flow, ensuring transparency and thought partnering on negotiation strategy. Identify and implement training programs to ensure internal competency in policies, requirements, and procedures, and external competency in leading industry practice in negotiation and deal structuring. Provide leadership and guidance to the BA Admin team to ensure the studio is able to administer and comply with contractual and union / guild obligations. Supervisory Responsibility Direct Reports: SVP B&LA (UK), Head of BA Latin America (Miami - TBC). Oversight of BA teams in UK, Latin America and Brazil. Mentoring responsibility for BA teams in individual production labels in UK and APAC. Education, Years of Experience, Specialized Knowledge or Skills Required 15+ years of experience in entertainment law or business affairs. A proven leader with impeccable judgement who acts with a sense of urgency. Extensive experience in television production and deal negotiation. Experience working at a major studio, streamer, broadcaster, or entertainment law firm. Collaborative style with proven ability to quickly grow and maintain strong internal relationships with multiple business lines. Proven ability in managing complex relationships (internally and externally). Experience of leading a variety of transactions, i.e. acquisitions, divestments, renegotiations. Willingness and ability to quickly learn new areas of the business as required. Ability to work closely with and win trust of senior (President and above) executives in London and LA. Proven network among international buyers' BA teams. What you have Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously. Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external vendors. Previous solid learning coordination experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and learning management systems (experience with Cornerstone is desired). Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity. Ability to work independently, proactively and as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Ability to handle high pressure situations in a professional, flexible & customer focused manner. A global perspective and the ability to work with diverse audiences and cultures, adapting style to effectively communicate. How we take care of you Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility. A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance. Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave. Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor led classes and high impact online resources. Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action - our racial equity and inclusion strategy. Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products. Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work. Entitlement to apply for an interest free season ticket loan. Automatic enrolment in the Company's Pension Plan. Free counselling and advisory service. You will be automatically enrolled in the Company's Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements. The opportunity to attend various social events in our state of the art offices in Paddington. In addition to the above . click apply for full job details
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment. Role Summary The Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs - International Production is responsible for leading and oversight of the negotiation, structuring and management of complex business and legal agreements relating to television development, production, financing, and distribution. The EVP serves as a strategic advisor to President, International Production, senior leadership team, individual production labels, finance, and distribution teams to ensure television projects are structured to maximize business value while minimizing legal and financial risk. Core Responsibilities Lead the Legal & Business Affairs team across the international production business (UK, EMEA, LatAm and APAC) responsible for development, production, and distribution agreements. Legal and business affairs advisor to President, International Production on emerging issues in BA negotiation and collaboration with divisional leadership in developing studio go-to-market strategies. Provide strategic leadership to STIP's production labels in developing creative and innovative deal structures to maximize commercial opportunities and holistic deal value to the studio. Develop and maintain a structure that empowers and enables the BA team to negotiate, structure, draft and administer development and production related deals across the international SPT business. Establish and maintain key external relationships with Business Affair teams from buyers around the world - FTA, streaming, cable and Digital. Build a collaborative culture with US Studio BA to ensure best practices and market insights are shared across SPT. Similarly, develop relationships with BA teams in Sony Music and PlayStation to minimize internal friction and create OneSony opportunities. General Duties Deal Negotiation & Contract Management Oversight and overall sign off on negotiation and structure of a wide range of agreements, ensuring our negotiation strategy and standard practices reflect the studio's market positioning, creative strategy and commercial strategy, including: Development agreements with writers, creators, and producers Showrunner and executive producer agreements Talent agreements (actors, directors, hosts) Production services agreements Co-production and joint venture agreements Financing and deficit financing arrangements Distribution, licensing, and platform agreements First-look and overall deals with producers and production companies Where needed, analyse, review, and interpret contracts; provide thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues. Look for innovative approaches to new deals with talent, IP and production partners. Stay ahead of market trends, ensuring the studio is adopting industry best practice in how we negotiate, how the BA team operates, and how we structure deals for optimal value. Television Production Legal Oversight Leadership / Counsel for global legal and business affairs team throughout the production lifecycle. Act as a point of escalation, support and thought partnership where issues arise, deals deviate from standard processes and team members ask for assistance, including: Script development and rights acquisition Production contracts and vendor agreements Talent guild compliance (WGA, SAG-AFTRA, DGA, Equity, etc.) Production insurance and risk management Clearance and chain-of-title verification Credits, royalties, and profit participation structures Intellectual Property & Rights Management Oversee acquisition and protection of underlying rights for TV projects. Ensure proper chain of title and intellectual property ownership. Oversight of rights exploitation across international territories and platforms. Guidance on format licensing and franchise development. Oversight of Financing & Business Structuring Overall decision maker on structuring TV production financing and investment agreements. Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, tax incentives, and financial risk management. Negotiate revenue participation and backend compensation structures. Risk Management & Compliance Responsibility in identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks associated with television production. Oversight and guidance to team members managing disputes, claims, and litigation matters relating to SPT projects. Overall responsibility in ensuring compliance with industry regulations, guild agreements, and company policies. AI Policies Provide leadership on the introduction of AI strategy and policies for ITVP division. Fostering Cross-Department Collaboration Ensure optimal collaborative information flow on current deals both within BA and amongst the various teams with SPT and Distribution. Encourage and foster interdepartmental partnership with internal teams including: US Studio Sony Music and PlayStation Finance and Strategy Distribution and Sales Marketing and Franchise Management Strategy & Business Operations Team Development Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, nurturing employee development, and maintaining a pipeline of emerging talent to mentor into future BA Executives. Ensuring a seamless partnership within the international legal and Business Affairs team, including information flow, ensuring transparency and thought partnering on negotiation strategy. Identify and implement training programs to ensure internal competency in policies, requirements, and procedures, and external competency in leading industry practice in negotiation and deal structuring. Provide leadership and guidance to the BA Admin team to ensure the studio is able to administer and comply with contractual and union / guild obligations. Supervisory Responsibility Direct Reports: SVP B&LA (UK), Head of BA Latin America (Miami - TBC). Oversight of BA teams in UK, Latin America and Brazil. Mentoring responsibility for BA teams in individual production labels in UK and APAC. Education, Years of Experience, Specialized Knowledge or Skills Required 15+ years of experience in entertainment law or business affairs. A proven leader with impeccable judgement who acts with a sense of urgency. Extensive experience in television production and deal negotiation. Experience working at a major studio, streamer, broadcaster, or entertainment law firm. Collaborative style with proven ability to quickly grow and maintain strong internal relationships with multiple business lines. Proven ability in managing complex relationships (internally and externally). Experience of leading a variety of transactions, i.e. acquisitions, divestments, renegotiations. Willingness and ability to quickly learn new areas of the business as required. Ability to work closely with and win trust of senior (President and above) executives in London and LA. Proven network among international buyers' BA teams. What you have Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously. Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external vendors. Previous solid learning coordination experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and learning management systems (experience with Cornerstone is desired). Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity. Ability to work independently, proactively and as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Ability to handle high pressure situations in a professional, flexible & customer focused manner. A global perspective and the ability to work with diverse audiences and cultures, adapting style to effectively communicate. How we take care of you Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility. A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance. Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave. Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor led classes and high impact online resources. Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action - our racial equity and inclusion strategy. Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products. Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work. Entitlement to apply for an interest free season ticket loan. Automatic enrolment in the Company's Pension Plan. Free counselling and advisory service. You will be automatically enrolled in the Company's Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements. The opportunity to attend various social events in our state of the art offices in Paddington. In addition to the above . click apply for full job details
Robert Half
Location: London Salary: Competitive + Benefits Exclusively partnered with: Robert Half Robert Half is exclusively recruiting a Financial Controller for a long-established, privately owned investment business with a diversified portfolio spanning operational assets, long-term investments, and multi-entity structures. This is a rare chance to step into a No.2 role with genuine influence and visibility. The Company Our client is a private, well-capitalised organisation managing a substantial and diversified investment portfolio. With strong recurring income, multi-entity operations, and a long-term growth strategy, the business offers stability, autonomy and meaningful progression for the right individual. The Role As Financial Controller, you will operate as the senior operational lead within finance, supporting the Finance Director across all financial reporting, tax, budgeting/forecasting, controls, and team leadership. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone seeking a blend of technical depth and operational ownership. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts Preparation of consolidated and statutory accounts under UK GAAP Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow across multiple entities Managing tax compliance (VAT, CT, personal tax interactions) and liaising with advisors Supporting investment reporting, asset-related accounting, and performance analysis Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls Leading and developing a small finance team What the Client Is Looking For ACA/ACCA qualified with around 5 years' PQE , currently in a medium or small practice firm Ideally operating at Manager level with strong technical grounding Strong tax experience is essential -VAT, corporation tax, personal tax exposure, and working with advisors Real estate/property clients in current portfolio highly preferred , especially multi-entity and asset/accounting exposure Proven management experience , able to lead and mentor junior team members Hands-on, detail-driven, commercially aware, and comfortable working across both technical and operational areas Culture A close-knit, high-trust environment where finance is respected, collaboration is natural, and people stay long-term due to the supportive and stable culture. Why Apply? Exclusive opportunity not available through any other agency High-impact No.2 role with autonomy and senior visibility Influence the shape of the finance function in a growing, well-backed environment Long-term stability within a respected private group Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Location: London Salary: Competitive + Benefits Exclusively partnered with: Robert Half Robert Half is exclusively recruiting a Financial Controller for a long-established, privately owned investment business with a diversified portfolio spanning operational assets, long-term investments, and multi-entity structures. This is a rare chance to step into a No.2 role with genuine influence and visibility. The Company Our client is a private, well-capitalised organisation managing a substantial and diversified investment portfolio. With strong recurring income, multi-entity operations, and a long-term growth strategy, the business offers stability, autonomy and meaningful progression for the right individual. The Role As Financial Controller, you will operate as the senior operational lead within finance, supporting the Finance Director across all financial reporting, tax, budgeting/forecasting, controls, and team leadership. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone seeking a blend of technical depth and operational ownership. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts Preparation of consolidated and statutory accounts under UK GAAP Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow across multiple entities Managing tax compliance (VAT, CT, personal tax interactions) and liaising with advisors Supporting investment reporting, asset-related accounting, and performance analysis Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls Leading and developing a small finance team What the Client Is Looking For ACA/ACCA qualified with around 5 years' PQE , currently in a medium or small practice firm Ideally operating at Manager level with strong technical grounding Strong tax experience is essential -VAT, corporation tax, personal tax exposure, and working with advisors Real estate/property clients in current portfolio highly preferred , especially multi-entity and asset/accounting exposure Proven management experience , able to lead and mentor junior team members Hands-on, detail-driven, commercially aware, and comfortable working across both technical and operational areas Culture A close-knit, high-trust environment where finance is respected, collaboration is natural, and people stay long-term due to the supportive and stable culture. Why Apply? Exclusive opportunity not available through any other agency High-impact No.2 role with autonomy and senior visibility Influence the shape of the finance function in a growing, well-backed environment Long-term stability within a respected private group Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
