Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to manage a mixed non-audit portfolio, with a strong focus on clients in the media and creative industries. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work alongside team leadership, client management, and workflow oversight.

You will play a key role in reviewing statutory accounts and tax work, overseeing juniors, and acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and HMRC.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Client Management

• Manage a mixed non-audit portfolio, predominantly within the media sector

• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, providing proactive and practical advice

• Handle and respond to HMRC queries, correspondence, and compliance matters

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring timely delivery and high service standards

Accounts & Tax

• Review year-end statutory accounts prepared under FRS 102 1A and FRS 105

• Review corporation tax computations and CT600s

• Oversee personal tax returns for directors and sole traders

• Ensure VAT compliance, including review of VAT returns and advisory support where required

• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected clients

Team & Workflow Management

• Manage workflow across your portfolio to ensure deadlines are met

• Supervise, review, and support junior team members, providing guidance and feedback

• Assist with training and development of junior staff

• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with firm procedures

Systems & Process

• Work confidently across Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO), and Dext

• Review bookkeeping outputs and ensure data integrity

• Contribute to process improvements and efficient use of cloud accounting systems

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience in an accountancy practice, non-audit focused

• Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105

• Experience reviewing CT600s, personal tax, and VAT

• Confident client-facing skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff

Desirable:

• Experience working with media or creative industry clients

• ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience

• Exposure to management accounts and advisory work

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable managing deadlines and competing priorities

• Collaborative team player with a supportive leadership style

• Proactive, commercially minded, and client-focused