Accounting Manager Creative Accountancy Practice Remote - Harmonic Group Ltd : Job Details

Accounting Manager | Fast Growth Creative Accountancy Practice | Fully Remote

Harmonic are proud to be working with one of the most exciting, values driven accountancy practices in the UK, for an Accounting Manager to have real influence on the future scaling of the business.

The Business:

Founded just over a decade ago, this dynamic accountancy practice has carved out a reputation as one of the go-to advisors within the creative industries. With a client base of around 200 spanning world-renowned musicians, award-winning actors, and some of the most exciting voices in social media and digital content, they are deeply embedded in the cultural landscape.

With a headcount of 25 and revenues in excess of £3 million-growing steadily year on year-the firm has thrived through industry shifts and is now poised for its next chapter of expansion. At the heart of the company's success is a values-led culture that has remained constant since day one. Collaboration, curiosity, and dependability are core to how the team works together, with a genuine emphasis on learning, growth, and supporting one another. It's this blend of commercial success and human-centred values that makes the business such an inspiring place to be.

This is a remote role, with the expectation employees visit the London office 2-3 times per month.

The Role

As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the firms client's success, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of their business. You'll make a positive impact by ensuring clients are comfortable with their accounting and bookkeeping, while also mentoring junior associates in line with the business's values of promotion and development.

Reporting into a fantastic head of accounting, this role will be highly autonomous in nature and will suit outward facing candidates that work enjoy delivering a first class level of service to clients. With the future growth plans for the business, there will also be great opportunities for future growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for a small portfolio of high-profile clients
• Oversee specific project management tasks
• Review year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and corporate/personal tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and HMRC requirements
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow projections and KPI reports
• Complete monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Liaise with HMRC, Companies House, and other external bodies on behalf of clients where required
• Advise clients on financial planning, cash flow management, compliance requirements, and best practice in financial controls
• Lead on system improvements where appropriate
• Ad hoc tasks to support wider business

What We Need to See (Essential)

• ACA / ACCA Qualified / Part Qualified
• Strong accounting experience within an accountancy practice

What We'd Like to See (Bonus)

• Previous experience working with clients in the entertainment/music/creative industries

Package

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + bonus / benefits package

Location: Remote, 2-3 days per month expected in London office

If this is of interest, please get in touch at

Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.