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.
Duties include;
Reviewing corporate accounts prepared by junior team members as well as sole trader accounts
Preparation and finalisation of accounts and corporate tax returns in both FRS 105 and FRS 102
Supporting partners and managers with day to day ad hoc queries
Managing workflow and ensuring accounts and tax returns are prepare and filed on time
Filing accounts with Companies House and HMRC
Handling day to day queries from clients
Research and assistance with more technical areas
Training of junior team members
Preparation of personal tax returns
Essential Skills and Experience
ACA or ACCA qualified (1-2 years post qualified)
At least 4 years' experience of working in a medium sized practice
Strong technical ability
Excellent communication skills
System skills: Microsoft Excel & Office, CCH Accounts Production, Corporation Tax and Personal Tax, Xero and Quickbooks
Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation
Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients
The ability to work under minimal supervision is essential
Preferable but not essential
What we offer
• A competitive remuneration package and full CPD training
• Further training and development within the role and an opportunity to develop your career with progression to a management position within a growing business committed to promoting and developing talent internally
• Annual payment of professional subscriptions
• 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
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