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Business Manager - Music Finance \n London | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in office) \n Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the music and entertainment industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and growing finance team supporting some of the most exciting businesses within the sector. \n Our client is looking for an experienced Business Manager to join their specialist Music Finance Division. Working as part of an established team, you will provide accounting support across a portfolio of music, touring, and label clients, while playing a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. \n Based within the London head office function, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative industry alongside experienced professionals, with excellent opportunities for career development. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Preparing year-end financial statements for Limited Companies, LLPs, and Sole Traders (All music clients)\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Reviewing and analysing financial information across music, tour, and label-related accounting\n, • Preparing month-end group reporting files\n, • Consolidating management cash flow forecasts\n, • Managing head office accounting, including actuals, budgets, and forecasts\n, • Working closely with bookkeepers and trainee accountants to ensure compliance requirements and deadlines are achieved\n, • Supporting the Head of Department with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements\n\n About You: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant\n, • Previous experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment within music\n, • 2+ years' experience working within a music industry accounting firm, entertainment sector, or related field (essential)\n, • Strong experience in accounts preparation\n, • Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail\n, • A proactive approach with the ability to manage deadlines effectively\n, • A genuine interest in the music and entertainment industry\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to join one of the most respected specialist music finance practices and develop their career within an exciting and unique sector. \n You will benefit from excellent training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry. \n Hybrid working available - 1-2 days per week in the London office. \n Application Disclaimer: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not always able to respond individually to every candidate. However, every application will be reviewed carefully, and we will be in touch if your experience matches the requirements of the role. \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager – LondonLondon | Hybrid Working | Corporate Tax Compliance & AdvisoryAn ambitious and growing accountancy and advisory firm in London is looking for a Corporate Tax Senior or Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join its expanding tax team.This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate tax professional looking for broader advisory exposure, greater client responsibility and a clear route for progression within a modern, commercially focused practice.You’ll work with an impressive client portfolio spanning entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses through to larger UK companies and international groups, providing plenty of technical variety and exposure to increasingly complex corporate tax matters.Corporate Tax Compliance & AdvisoryThe position combines responsibility for managing corporate tax compliance with involvement in a broad range of advisory assignments.Depending on your experience, you'll have the opportunity to work across areas including:\n\n • Corporate tax planning and advisory projects\n, • Group and international tax matters\n, • Transactions and restructuring assignments\n, • Complex corporate tax compliance\n, • HMRC enquiries and correspondence\n, • Tax technical research and planning\nYou'll work closely with senior members of the tax team while developing direct relationships with clients and colleagues across the wider firm.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager, you'll be responsible for:\n\n, • Managing the corporate tax compliance cycle for a varied portfolio\n, • Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns\n, • Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team\n, • Supporting Managers and Partners on corporate tax advisory assignments\n, • Identifying tax planning opportunities across your client portfolio\n, • Providing technical corporate tax support to clients and colleagues\n, • Liaising directly with clients, HMRC and other professional advisers\n, • Managing workflow, deadlines and client expectations\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior tax professionals\n, • Developing strong relationships across the firm's wider service lines\nAs your experience develops, you'll be encouraged to take greater ownership of client relationships and increasingly complex advisory work.Who We're Looking ForThis opportunity would suit an experienced Corporate Tax Senior looking to step towards Assistant Manager level, or an existing Corporate Tax Assistant Manager seeking broader exposure and progression.Ideally, you'll have:\n\n, • Strong UK Corporate Tax experience gained within an accountancy practice\n, • Experience across corporate tax compliance with some exposure to advisory work\n, • Confidence reviewing corporation tax computations and returns\n, • Around 4+ years' corporate tax experience\n, • CTA qualification, part-qualification or progression towards CTA\n, • Strong technical and commercial awareness\n, • Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders\n, • Experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior colleagues\n, • A proactive approach and desire to continue developing technically\nClients & ExposureThe firm works with a broad and commercially interesting client base across multiple industries and jurisdictions.You'll gain exposure to:\n\n, • Owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses\n, • Growing UK companies\n, • International and multinational groups\n, • Complex corporate structures\n, • Cross-border tax matters\nThe breadth of the portfolio makes this particularly attractive for someone who wants to develop beyond routine corporate tax compliance and build stronger advisory experience.Career DevelopmentThe tax team is continuing to grow, creating genuine opportunities for progression.You'll receive significant exposure to senior leadership and be encouraged to take responsibility based on your ability and experience rather than simply length of service.Whether you're currently a Corporate Tax Senior ready for the next step or already operating at Assistant Manager level, there is scope to develop towards Corporate Tax Manager and beyond.Benefits & Working EnvironmentThe firm offers a modern, collaborative working environment alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:\n\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Competitive pension contribution\n, • Additional leave over the December holiday period\n, • Medical cashback scheme\n, • Group life assurance\n, • Mental health and wellbeing support\n, • Study support where applicable\n, • Regular team socials and company events\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Interest-free travel / season ticket loan support\n, • Nursery-related workplace benefits\n, • Modern Central London offices\nThe OpportunityThis is an excellent Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager opportunity for someone who wants the technical quality and client exposure of a strong London tax practice without becoming lost within a very large team.You'll have the opportunity to develop your advisory experience, work directly with an impressive client base and build towards the next stage of your corporate tax career within a growing and supportive firm.For more information on this Corporate Tax Senior / Assistant Manager position in London, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – / DD: | Mobile: This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. 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Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant? \n Would you like to support some of the biggest names in entertainment with their day-to-day finances and accounting? \n \n Our client, an established accountancy firm based in London's West End, provides accountancy services to clients in the media & entertainment industry. They are recognised as leaders in their field and count some of the world's best known actors, film directors, musicians and production companies amongst their clients. \n \n As an Assistant Manager, you will be assigned a portfolio of clients to manage and will be jointly responsible for supervising juniors on the team. \n \n Responsibilities will include: \n • Overseeing bookkeeping for all of the individuals and companies in your portfolio, including accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensuring that quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted \n • Acting as a 'business manager' for high profile clients; looking after their personal finances \n • Month end accounting, preparing/reviewing management accounts \n • DESIRABLE: statutory accounts preparation/review for limited companies under FRS 102 1a and FRS 105 \n • Dealing with entertainment-specific tax, such as withholding tax for entertainers, FEU returns and Creative Industry Tax Reliefs (CITR) \n • Providing ongoing advice to clients regarding their accounts, taxes and obligations and liaising with the tax team when necessary \n \n Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working hours, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for progression. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who truly enjoy their work. \n \n To be considered for this opportunity, you must: \n • Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm \n • Be ACA or ACCA qualified \n • Live within a commutable distance of London \n \n This role would suit someone currently working as an Outsourcing Supervisor / Assistant Manager or someone currently working as an Accounts Senior / Outsourcing Senior who is looking for progression. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with clients in the entertainment industry. \n If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

Junior Legal Secretary - Property Department \n Fun Media & Entertainment law firm! \n \n Salary: up to £32,000 \n Location: West-End (5 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road) \n Hybrid: 1-2 days from home \n Benefits: Comprehensive including medical insurance, well-being packages, discounted shopping, plenty of social events and more! \n \n An excellent media & entertainment law firm, with a history of dealing with high-profile clients and cases, is seeking a proactive and ambitious Junior Legal Secretary to join its thriving London office. You will work closely with fee earners and senior support professionals helping to ensure the smooth running of the department, whilst gaining invaluable experience and insight making this an ideal next step for anyone looking to build on their legal career. \n \n The Role \n\n • Providing comprehensive legal secretarial support, including file opening and closing, document formatting, billing administration and document management.\n, • Assisting with property transactions, including Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, post-completion formalities and property searches.\n, • Managing diaries, organising meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and handling team communications.\n, • Supporting lawyers with client correspondence, telephone enquiries and ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.\n, • Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems and assisting with wider departmental projects and business support activities.\n\n What They're Looking For \n\n • Previous experience in a legal secretary, legal administrative or professional services support role.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong attention to detail and confidence producing professional legal documentation.\n, • A proactive, positive approach with excellent communication and client service skills.\n, • Commercial or residential property law experience would be beneficial.\n\n Why This Firm? \n\n • Join a highly successful and well-established Property team handling a broad range of high-quality work.\n, • Work within a collaborative and supportive environment alongside experienced legal professionals.\n, • Gain exposure to all aspects of property transactions and legal administration.\n, • Enjoy genuine opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression.\n, • Be part of a respected London law firm known for its personable culture and commitment to client service.\n\n \n If you'd like to join a leading Property team whilst working in a hugely fun and enjoyable environment, please get in touch for more information.

Senior Tax Manager - Corporate Tax\n Leading Independent Firm | London£100,000 + Excellent Benefits \n A leading independent firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its highly regarded Corporate Tax team. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a CTA-qualified corporate tax professional with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, including at least 12 months operating at Senior Manager level. The successful candidate will enjoy working with an entrepreneurial and diverse client base and will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical advice and compliance services. \n The firm works with an impressive and varied portfolio of clients across sectors including international businesses, luxury retail, hospitality, music, entertainment and sport. Its collaborative structure means there is significant opportunity to work across teams and develop broad commercial expertise. The Role\n You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of corporate clients, providing both compliance and advisory services while acting as a key technical point of contact. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on international transactions and business structuring.\n, • Providing expertise on transfer pricing, profit fragmentation and corporate interest restrictions.\n, • Advising on mergers, demergers and acquisitions.\n, • Working on R&D and creative tax reliefs, including Theatre and TV.\n, • Managing complex corporate tax compliance and consultancy projects.\n, • Overseeing WIP, billing and cash collection.\n, • Developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.\n, • Working closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider firm.\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing members of the corporate tax team.\nAbout You\n You will have excellent corporate tax compliance and advisory experience, strong technical and commercial awareness, and the confidence to deal directly with Partners and senior clients. \n You will be a clear communicator and collaborative team player who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex problems and delivering exceptional client service. Experience managing, coaching and developing a team is essential. \n The firm offers a supportive, entrepreneurial and people-focused environment, with genuine opportunities to develop your career and work with an exciting and diverse client portfolio. \n To apply email Johnat \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Senior FP&A Manager - Entertainment & Sports \n Drive Performance. Shape Strategy. Influence Growth. \n We are partnering with a leading international business within the Entertainment & Sports industry to recruit a commercially focused Senior FP&A Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in driving business performance, influencing strategic decision-making, and supporting continued international growth. \n Working closely with senior leadership, you will own the financial planning cycle, deliver meaningful commercial insights, and provide high-quality financial analysis across a dynamic and fast-paced business. \n The Role Financial Planning and Analysis\n\n • Own the full FP&A cycle including annual budgets, semi-annual reforecasts, long-range plans, and monthly management reporting\n, • Produce management reporting packs for executive leadership including P&L analysis, bridges, new business pipeline, and KPI tracking\n, • Drive variance analysis against budget / reforecast and prior year, with clear narrative for senior stakeholders\n, • Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely reporting into group finance and executive leadership, including the management of dashboards\n, • Improve forecast reliability through better processes, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven modelling\n\n Commercial and Strategic Partnering \n\n • Serve as primary finance business partner to CAA International business leaders, providing insight and strategic support\n, • Partner with senior leadership and commercial teams on new deal pipeline progress and client- level profitability analysis\n, • Serve as the CAA International lead for compensation expense data and analytics, providing critical metrics and strategic insights to senior leadership and business partners\n, • Support M&A evaluation and post-acquisition performance management where required\n\n Competencies \n\n • Commercially-minded with the ability to connect financial analysis to business strategy\n, • Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders\n, • High attention to detail; rigorous in modelling and reporting accuracy\n, • Strong written communication skills - able to produce clear, well-structured memos, reports, and briefing documents for senior audiences\n, • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n, • Collaborative with a track record of building trusted relationships with non-finance stakeholders\n, • Ability to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of reporting infrastructure, dashboards, and analytical tools (including via platforms such as Power BI, Workday, SAP, and Adaptive)\n\n QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS \n\n • 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, business analytics, or related finance functions\n, • Demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyse complex data across multiple systems and organisational structures\n, • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities\n, • Executive-level communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders\n, • Ability to manage commercially-sensitive and highly-confidential information with discretion and professionalism\n, • Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills\n\n \n Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Mixed Tax Senior – Music, Media & EntertainmentLondon | £45,000 – £60,000 | Hybrid WorkingWork With Music & Entertainment ClientsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mixed Tax Senior to join a specialist business management firm working with an impressive portfolio of clients across the music, media and entertainment industries.You’ll work with a varied and interesting client base including:\n\n • Musicians and performers\n, • Touring artists\n, • Producers and creatives\n, • Entertainment businesses\n, • Personal service companies\n, • Partnerships and trusts\n, • Property-owning structures\nWith clients often having multiple income streams, companies, investments and complex financial affairs, this is an opportunity to gain exposure well beyond a standard tax compliance portfolio.The OpportunityThe firm is currently investing in and developing its own dedicated tax function, creating a rare opportunity to join the team during an important period of growth.Working directly alongside the Senior Tax Manager, you’ll take responsibility for your own portfolio while also providing tax expertise across the wider business.The position offers broad Mixed Tax exposure across Personal Tax, Corporation Tax, Partnership Tax, VAT, Capital Gains Tax and Making Tax Digital, with opportunities to become increasingly involved in more complex and advisory work.What You'll Be DoingYour responsibilities will include:\n\n, • Managing an allocated portfolio of individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts\n, • Preparing Self Assessment tax returns\n, • Preparing Corporation Tax and Partnership Tax returns\n, • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns\n, • Calculating Capital Gains Tax liabilities and reporting UK residential property disposals\n, • Supporting Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and implementation\n, • Dealing with HMRC enquiries and correspondence\n, • Providing payroll and VAT support to colleagues across the firm\n, • Managing tax compliance and quarterly reporting deadlines\n, • Providing ongoing tax planning and compliance support\n, • Identifying potential tax issues and opportunities for clients\n, • Building strong relationships with clients and internal teams\nBe Part of Building the Tax TeamRather than joining an already established department, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to how the firm's tax function develops.Tax responsibilities have historically been shared between business managers, accountants and external advisers. The business is now bringing this expertise together within a centralised tax team.You’ll work closely with the Senior Tax Manager to improve processes, establish consistent approaches and provide a central source of tax expertise across the firm.As the team grows, there will be genuine scope to take on additional responsibility and progress your career alongside it.About YouWe’re looking for someone with:\n\n, • At least three years' experience in a dedicated tax role\n, • Strong Mixed Tax experience\n, • Experience preparing Personal Tax and Corporation Tax returns\n, • Exposure to Partnership Tax and VAT\n, • Confidence dealing with HMRC enquiries and correspondence\n, • Experience managing your own workload and deadlines\n, • Strong client communication skills\n, • An interest in developing broader technical and advisory experience\nCandidates may be ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, although applications from strong candidates who are qualified by experience are equally welcome.Previous music or entertainment sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.Salary & Benefits\n\n, • £45,000 – £60,000 depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Competitive benefits package\n, • Exposure to high-profile music and entertainment clients\n, • Broad Mixed Tax and advisory exposure\n, • Direct access to senior leadership\n, • Genuine influence over the development of a new tax function\n, • Excellent long-term career progression\nWhy Consider This Role?This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Mixed Tax Senior who wants to move beyond a traditional accountancy practice environment while retaining broad technical tax exposure.You’ll combine hands-on portfolio responsibility with the opportunity to work with an exciting creative-sector client base and play a meaningful role in building a growing tax function.For more information on this Mixed Tax Senior opportunity in London, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – / DD: | Mobile: This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.#CWDE If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully “Refer a Friend” or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.