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Job Purpose: • This medium size accountancy firm based in a prime location in Central London is looking for a new Accounts Supervisor / Accounts Assistant Manager with between 1 and 3 years PQE to join their busy and growing accountancy and business services department., • The aim is to provide first class accountancy services to a wide range of clients, most from the Film, TV, Creative, Media and Entertainment sectors., • Most clients will be small to medium in size but will include some groups and international companies. Firm Culture: • The firm is professional yet friendly, with regular team bonding days and socials so you can get to know other members of staff from other departments., • The firm offers hybrid working, flexible working hours and actively encourages all its staff to learn new things, take on high levels of responsibility and to progress to a higher level at a rapid pace. Responsibilities: • Your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, and ensuring all clients are serviced to a high standard., • Reviewing work prepared by other staff members., • The preparation of more complex FRS 102 and 105 statutory accounts from start to finish, drafting corporation tax returns, personal tax returns and reviewing VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments., • Managing and training more junior staff members, as well as helping with ad hoc assignments to help the team where necessary., • Training and support will be provided where necessary. Requirements: • Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with between 1 and 3 years post qualification experience., • Currently working as a Senior / Supervisor / Assistant Manager in a good quality accountancy firm., • Experience of preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments is required., • Experience of cloud based software packages., • A desire to learn, progress and do well in a medium size accountancy firm based in Zone 1 Central London.

Business Manager / Assistant Manager | Creative & Entertainment Clients London | Hybrid (3 days office-based) Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits Are you an experienced Business Manager or Accountant looking to work with high-profile clients across the entertainment, media and sports industries? We're partnering with a growing international business management firm to hire a Business Manager or strong Assistant Manager into its expanding London team. This role has come about due to significant new business wins and continued growth, making it an exciting opportunity to join at a key stage as the London office scales. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an exciting client base including artists, athletes, actors and international clients, while gaining exposure to a wide variety of financial and advisory work. The Business Manager Role: As a Business Manager / Assistant Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, managing their day-to-day financial affairs across accounting, tax and business management services. You will work closely with senior leadership while supporting junior staff, with a strong focus on client relationships and delivering a high-quality, responsive service. Business Manager Key Responsibilities: • Managing a portfolio of clients across entertainment, media and sports sectors, • Acting as the main point of contact for client financial and business affairs, • Reviewing financial statements, tax returns, VAT and management reporting, • Overseeing bookkeeping and supporting junior team members, • Managing cashflow, payments, budgeting and financial controls, • Liaising with internal teams across accounts, tax and payroll, • Supporting clients with ad hoc financial queries and advisory matters, • Assisting with HMRC matters and compliance requirements, • Supporting billing processes and portfolio profitability About You: You'll be a commercially aware and proactive professional, confident managing client relationships and taking ownership of work. Ideal experience includes: • ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent, • Strong background in practice, business management or accounts, • Experience reviewing accounts, tax and financial information, • Comfortable working directly with clients in a fast-paced environment, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Interest in entertainment, media or sports sectors beneficial but not essential Culture & Environment: • Entrepreneurial and fast-growing firm with strong international backing, • Collaborative, close-knit London team with ambitious growth plans, • Exposure to high-profile clients across music, film, sport and media, • Opportunity to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, • Agile environment offering more autonomy than larger firms Working Pattern & Benefits: • Hybrid working with a typical 3 days in the office, • West End location, • Opportunity to collaborate with international teams across the US and UK, • Clear progression opportunities as the London team grows, • Competitive salary up to £60,000 with flexibility depending on experience Interview Process: • Stage 1: Informal discussion focusing on experience and client exposure, • Stage 2: Technical and commercial interview with senior leadership, • Final stage may include team introduction if required If you're looking for a Business Manager role offering varied work, exciting clients and genuine progression within a growing international firm, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

Studio Coordinator / Executive Assistant Location: London, UK (Studio-based): 110 Gloucester Ave, NW1 8HX Hours: Part-time, 3 days/week — with potential to grow Reports to: Wren Loucks, Founder & Creative Director About Be-Kin Be-Kin is an interior design studio based in London. We work with clients to create considered, beautifully crafted spaces — and we’re growing. As our studio expands, we’re looking for a highly organised and client-focused individual to help us work at our best. The Role This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of the studio. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients, the engine behind our day-to-day operations, and the person who ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Part executive assistant, part studio coordinator — you’ll keep our projects, people, and communications running smoothly so our creative team can focus on delivering exceptional design. Key Responsibilities Client & Communications Management • Act as first point of contact for new and existing client enquiries, • Manage client correspondence with warmth, professionalism, and timely follow-up, • Prepare proposals, contracts, and meeting notes, • Maintain and update our CRM / project management system Studio Operations • Manage the diary and scheduling for Wren Loucks and wider team, • Review project programmes and schedules with the design team, to ensure they are working efficiently., • Review the designers time sheets and deliverables, working with them to establish key objectives each month., • Ordering office supplies (paper, printing ink, etc.) as needed and coordinating with the cleaner and sub-contractors to keep the studio organised and tidy., • Organising supplier showrooms and CPD for the design team from time-to-time. Finance Support • Client Invoicing: Work with our finance team to raise client invoices and prepare monthly progress reports, • Project Budgets: Track project budgets and flag any variances to Wren Loucks, • FF&E: Liaise with the design team and finance team to organise the procurement of FF&E, maintaining tidy records., • Receipts and Records: Maintain organised records for the studio’s accountant What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in a creative, design, or interior/architecture studio environment (strongly preferred), • A natural communicator who is warm, confident, and professional with clients, • Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail, • Proactive and self-managing — you take initiative rather than wait to be told, • Comfortable with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Excel, Harvest), • Familiarity with basic bookkeeping or invoicing tools (e.g. Xero), • Discreet, dependable, and a genuine team player Nice to Have • Experience in interior design, architecture, or a luxury/high-end creative sector, • Familiarity with Estimac/EstiPC, • Familiarity with InDesign, • An eye for design and an appreciation for beautiful spaces What We Offer • A creative, collaborative studio environment with a talented close-knit team, • Flexibility and genuine work-life balance, • The opportunity to grow with the studio as it expands, • A role where your contribution is seen, valued, and directly impactful How to Apply Please send your CV and a cover note (no more than a page) telling us why this role is right for you, and what you’d bring to Be-Kin. We’re less interested in a formal letter and more interested in hearing how you think and communicate — so write in your own voice. wren@be-kin.com

Embrava Administrative Assistant (London) Location: On-site, 131 Finsbury Pavement, London EC2A 1NT Type: Full-time About Embrav aEmbrava is a workplace technology company building tools that help hybrid teams work better together. Founded in Australia and now operating across the UK, US, and Australia, we are best known for Blynclight status indicators and our Desk and Room Sign solutions for modern, flexible offices. Our London office in Finsbury Pavement is the base for our growing UK operation, and you will play a key part in helping it run day to day . The Ro leWe are looking for an organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to keep our London office running smoothly and to support the wider team across day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on, in-person role for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of details, and likes being the person who makes everything work behind the scene s. What You Will • DoManage the front-of-house experience: greet visitors, handle deliveries, and keep shared spaces organized and presenta, • bleCoordinate diaries, schedule meetings, and arrange travel for team memb, • ersOrder and track office supplies, equipment, and kitchen stock, and liaise with building management and suppli, • ersHelp plan and run team events, away days, and in-office gatheri, • ngsProcess expenses, maintain records, and support light bookkeeping and document organizat, • ionAssist with onboarding logistics for new starters, including desk setup and welcome materi, • alsProvide general administrative support to the operations and leadership teams as nee ded What We Are Looking • For1 to 3 years of administrative, office coordination, or front-of-house experi, • enceExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to de, • tailConfident written and verbal communica, • tionComfort with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and general office t, • oolsA proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to juggle competing priori, • tiesDiscretion and good judgment when handling confidential informa tion What We • OfferA well-connected office in the heart of the City of L, • ondonA collaborative team and the chance to grow alongside a scaling co mpany

Senior Finance Assistant | Hybrid | London | 30k-40k. Previous experience within a finance assistant or bookkeeping role. Support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Part-time bookkeeper temp to perm opportunity in West London Your new company I’m currently working with a small but rapidly growing business who are looking to appoint a reliable and hands-on part-time bookkeeper to support their finance function.This is a really nice opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit SME environment, taking ownership of day-to-day transactional finance while also supporting the production of management information. Your new role Purchase & Sales Ledger Management • Processing supplier invoices and raising sales invoices, • Managing supplier payments and credit control, • Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations, • Daily/weekly bank reconciliation, • Reconciling key balance sheet accounts, • Transactional Finance, • Posting journals and maintaining accurate records, • Managing expenses and petty cash, • Month-End Support, • Assisting with accruals, prepayments and journals, • Supporting preparation of month-end accounts, • Accounts Preparation, • Assisting in producing draft management accounts, • Preparing information for year-end / external accountants, • Systems & Process Improvements, • Supporting improvements to finance processes as the business growsWhat you'll need to succeed, • Previous experience in a Bookkeeping / Accounts Assistant role within an SME, • Strong understanding of transactional finance processes, • Confident with bank reconciliations and month-end support, • Experience working towards management accounts preparation, • Comfortable using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), • Part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4806565

Are you an Outsourcing & Accounts Manager or Manager with experience of both management accounts and statutory accounts looking for your next challenge? Or are you at Assistant Manager grade and looking to step up to full Manager level? Do you have a strong background in either an outsourcing or business services department and two to five years PQE in a good quality, medium or large practice firm? Are you looking to work for a modern and forward thinking Top 20 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Are you looking for a role where you can utilise your expertise in cloud based software and act in an advisory capacity to many high profile clients from a variety of sectors? Are you looking to work for a growing, entrepreneurial, good quality accountancy practice firm which also offers great opportunities, work life balance and progression? Are you also looking for a role which will allow flexible working and the ability to work from home at least two days a week? Based in a very successful, rapidly growing Business Services / Outsourcing team, your role will be varied and will include managing your own portfolio of clients from a variety of sectors. Your role will be mainly review based and include reviewing the production of monthly or quarterly management accounts, consolidated accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments. You will still be involved with some hands on work for more complex clients, as well as the preparation of cashflows, budgets and forecasts and client advisory work using cloud based software. You will be offering clients advice, help clients with migrating from other software packages to cloud software and be responsible for ad hoc projects and assignments. Client sectors are varied and will include industries such as property, technology, financial services, media, renewable energy, professional practices and retail. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including the ability to make a mark and grow as the role developments. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least 2 to 3 years PQE (or more) working for a good quality practice firm with experience of the above duties, particularly reviewing work and preparing work for more complex clients. You must have experience preparing both management accounts AND statutory accounts and looking to continue your career in this area. You must have an excellent understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 105), CT compliance and VAT compliance. It would be an advantage if you had experience of preparing consolidated accounts and you must have strong experience with a wide range of cloud based software packages. You must be looking to work on a wide variety of good quality London based clients, take on responsibility at a rapid pace and manage and service your portfolio of clients. This firm has had great success with candidates who are based outside of London who are looking to relocate and work in a London based practice. The firm offer staff hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (the firm often allow staff to work 3 days a week from home). This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of good quality London and international clients, including large groups. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Outsourcing & Accounts Manager with at least two years PQE (or more) experience from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm in London that will offer you top quality training and support and work in a role with genuine progression and opportunities on offer. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you an Outsourcing Manager and looking for your next challenge? Or are you at Assistant Manager grade and looking to step up to full Manager level? Do you have a strong background in either an outsourcing or business services department and two to five years PQE in a good quality, medium or large practice firm? Are you looking to work for a modern and forward thinking Top 20 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Are you looking for a role where you can utilise your expertise in cloud based software and act in an advisory capacity to many high profile clients from a variety of sectors? Are you looking to work for a growing, entrepreneurial, good quality accountancy practice firm which also offers great opportunities, work life balance and progression? Are you also looking for a role which will allow flexible working and the ability to work from home at least two days a week? Based in a very successful, rapidly growing Outsourcing team, your role will be varied and will include managing your own portfolio of clients from a variety of sectors. Your role will be mainly review based and include reviewing the production of monthly or quarterly management accounts, consolidated accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments. You will still be involved with some hands on work for more complex clients, as well as the preparation of cashflows, budgets and forecasts and client advisory work using cloud based software. You will be offering clients advice, help clients with migrating from other software packages to cloud software and be responsible for ad hoc projects and assignments. Client sectors are varied and will include industries such as property, technology, financial services, media, renewable energy, professional practices and retail. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including the ability to make a mark and grow as the role developments. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least 2 years PQE (or more) working for a good quality practice firm with experience of the above duties, particularly reviewing work and managing / training junior staff. You must be from a strong management accounts / outsourcing background and looking to continue your career in this area. It would be an advantage if you had experience of preparing consolidated accounts and you must have strong experience with a wide range of cloud based software packages. You must be looking to work on a wide variety of good quality London based clients, take on responsibility at a rapid pace and manage and service your portfolio of clients. This firm has had great success with candidates who are based outside of London who are looking to relocate and work in a London based practice. The firm offer staff hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (the firm often allow staff to work 3 days a week from home). This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of good quality London and international clients, including large groups. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Outsourcing & Accounts Manager with at least two years PQE (or more) experience from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm in London that will offer you top quality training and support and work in a role with genuine progression and opportunities on offer. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a fully qualified Outsourcing & Accounts Manager and looking for your next challenge? Or are you at Assistant Manager grade and looking to step up to full Manager level? Do you have a strong background in either an outsourcing or business services department and two to five years PQE in a good quality, medium or large practice firm? Are you looking to work for a modern and forward thinking Top 20 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Are you looking for a role where you can utilise your expertise in cloud based software and act in an advisory capacity to many high profile clients from a variety of sectors? Are you looking to work for a growing, entrepreneurial, good quality accountancy practice firm which also offers great opportunities, work life balance and progression? Are you also looking for a role which will allow flexible working and the ability to work from home at least two days a week? Based in a very successful, rapidly growing Business Services / Outsourcing team, your role will be varied and will include managing your own portfolio of clients from a variety of sectors. Your role will be mainly review based and include reviewing the production of monthly or quarterly management accounts, consolidated accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments. You will still be involved with some hands on work for more complex clients, as well as the preparation of cashflows, budgets and forecasts and client advisory work using cloud based software. You will be offering clients advice, help clients with migrating from other software packages to cloud software and be responsible for ad hoc projects and assignments. Client sectors are varied and will include industries such as property, technology, financial services, media, renewable energy, professional practices and retail. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including the ability to make a mark and grow as the role developments. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least 2 years PQE (or more) working for a good quality practice firm with experience of the above duties, particularly reviewing work and preparing work for more complex clients. you must be from a strong management accounts / outsourcing background and looking to continue your career in this area. You must have experience of IFRS and an excellent understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 101, FRS 102, FRS 105), CT compliance and VAT compliance. It would be an advantage if you had experience of preparing consolidated accounts and you must have strong experience with a wide range of cloud based software packages. You must be looking to work on a wide variety of good quality London based clients, take on responsibility at a rapid pace and manage and service your portfolio of clients. This firm has had great success with candidates who are based outside of London who are looking to relocate and work in a London based practice. The firm offer staff hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (the firm often allow staff to work 3 days a week from home). This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of good quality London and international clients, including large groups. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Outsourcing & Accounts Manager with at least two years PQE (or more) experience from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm in London that will offer you top quality training and support and work in a role with genuine progression and opportunities on offer. JBRP1_UKTJ

A creative production company is seeking an enthusiastic finance assistant who is a native French speaker to support their accounting functions. The position requires a minimum of 4 years bookkeeping experience and clear communication in both English and French.

Do you have experience as an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper at an accountancy firm? Would you like to join a friendly, supportive accountancy firm who support small to medium sized businesses with their bookkeeping? Based in Bury St Edmunds and working with clients across a broad range of sectors i

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Processor, Bookkeeping, Accounts Clerk, Book Keeper, Accounts Reconciliation, Finance Clerk, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping may also be considered for this role. Principal duties: Proces

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining the day-to-day financial operations of a busy private office, with a particular focus on high-volume transactional processing, VAT compliance, and accurate bookkeeping across multiple businesses and entities. Solid experience

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Finsbury Park, London Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm Pay Rate: £14.61 per hour (increases to £22.32 per hour) Start Date: August 2026 Contract: Long-Term, Term-Time Only A leading further education college in London is seeking committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support students aged 16–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people studying a wide range of vocational courses, as well as Entry Level, Foundation, and Supported Learning programmes. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and in-class support to students with additional needs, helping them to access their studies, build confidence, and work towards greater independence. Students may have moderate special educational needs, including: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD Speech and Language needs Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsYou will work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning activities and ensure students are fully engaged in lessons. We are particularly interested in LSAs who have strong skills in English and Maths up to GCSE level. Many of the students you will support are working towards: GCSE English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications Entry Level and Foundation qualifications Confidence in supporting learners with literacy and numeracy is essential. Students are enrolled on a variety of programmes, including: ESOL Foundation and Supported Learning Hairdressing Computing and IT Beauty Therapy Accounting and Bookkeeping English MathsRequirements To be considered, you must have: Experience working with young people or individuals with SEND Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A patient, positive, and proactive approach Strong English and Maths skills to GCSE levelThe College The college is one of the largest further education groups in London, with campuses across: Enfield Tottenham King's Cross Camden Finsbury Park Victoria Soho Regent’s ParkThe college is well-regarded for its inclusive approach, supportive leadership team, and excellent staff training and development opportunities. Who Should Apply? This position is ideal for: Experienced Learning Support Assistants Previous experience as a Primary or Secondary TA in mainstream or SEND schools Individuals with a caring and positive attitude looking to build a career supporting young people with additional needs Experience in supporting pupils with English and Maths to GCSE levelApply Now If you are passionate about supporting young people aged 16–19 and have strong English and Maths skills, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients