Trainee Accountant/Graduate Accountant

• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £27000 - £30000 per annum

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Part Qualified Accounts

• Type

  Permanent

Job Opportunity for Graduates in the Creative Industries Department – Accounting with Exposure to Tax

Are you a graduate with a relevant degree and a passion for accounting? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a busy and expanding firm, specialising in the entertainment and arts sectors, including Film, Theatre, Animation, and Video Games.

We are looking for someone eager to start their career in accounting or has a year or so experience who is looking for an opportunity to work closely with creative industry clients. Full training will be provided, so prior experience in the creative industry is not required.

Main Duties:

• Prepare financial statements from client trial balances or books of prime entry

• Liaise directly with clients to gather necessary information at the start of a job

• Address client queries related to entertainment industry issues

• Collaborate with the Creative Industries tax department staff

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients

• Manage your own workflow and communicate progress to managers/department heads

• Work to both statutory and client-imposed deadlines

• Ensure compliance with professional standards and ethics

• Update and manage the client database

• Review and follow up with clients whose period end has passed within 4 weeks

• Assist with clerical and administrative duties, including typing, printing, answering calls, scheduling appointments, and email correspondence

• Carry out other tasks as required within the job scope

Whats of offer:

• Full study support and training for the ACCA
• Fast career progression and regular liaison with managers and partners.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday even for trainees!
• Hybrid working (three days in the office)
• Flexi working policy
• Fantastic opportunity to work within the creative industry

What we are looking for:

• A relevant university degree ideally in accounting, finance or mathematics.

• A good academic background.

• Excellent communication skills

• An interested in working with theatre clients.

• Some exposure to preparing accounts would be ideal but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or trainee eager to develop a career in accounting, with the chance to gain valuable experience in the creative industries. If you are highly motivated, organised, and ready to start a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.