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.
Role:
Duties include;
- Preparing company accounts for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companiesPreparing corporation tax computations for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies
- Auditing of Limited companies
- Assisting with personal tax compliance work as required
- 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
- Perform audit fieldwork and testing across key financial areas.
- Prepare working papers and ensure they meet audit standards.
- Assist in planning audit sections and identifying risks.
- Draft financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
- Support seniors/managers and follow instructions accurately.
- Ensure work is completed on time and to required quality.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Minimum AAT, ACA Certificate level or equivalent ACCA
- At least 18 months experience of working in a medium size practice with at least 50% weighted towards audit work
- 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
- CCH Accounts Production,
- Corporation Tax & Personal Tax
- Xero
What we offer
- A competitive remuneration package and study support package
- Further training and development within the role
- The opportunity to develop your career within a growing business committed to promoting/ developing talent internally.
- 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
Please vist out Careers page on our website for more openings