About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious owner-managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose-driven business that balances profit with impact. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible governance. As a member of DFK International, we support clients locally and internationally with cutting-edge expertise and a personal touch.

About the Team

You’ll be joining the Business Management team within the Music, Media & Entertainment pod, a group of 5 that sits within a wider team of 17. This group is part of our largest Service Line, ABS (Accounts & Business Services). The team works closely with entrepreneurs, high-profile individuals, their advisers and more, supporting them with a range of specialist music, sport, media and entertainment issues, including contracts, tour budgeting accounting, and VAT.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Manager is to lead the delivery of ABS services, ensuring full compliance with relevant standards and statutory requirements. Fully established as a portfolio manager, the Manager has demonstrated strong portfolio management skills, with their portfolio growing in both size and financial value. The Manager is now heading up the Pod, taking overall responsibility for its performance and driving initiatives for team development and collaboration. Recognised as a go-to person within the department for specific sector specialisms or technical areas, the Manager is also the main contact for clients, providing high-level advice and strategic guidance.

How You’ll Make a Difference

In this role, you will:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness across all client outputs.
• Review tour accounts, VAT returns, and year-end files.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting or compliance matters.
• Advise clients within scope and flag when specialist input is needed, including liaising with royalty consultant re audits or non-UK tax specialists.
• Lead adoption and correct use of systems and tools across the team.
• Review workflows and reporting to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Manage and review data work managed through Karbon, ensuring reliability and up-to-date information.
• Identify processes gaps and drive systems improvements.
• Oversee pod-level metrics and understand key financial indicators.
• Own personal CPD compliance and professional development.
• Actively engage in internal and external learning to strengthen leadership and technical skills.
• Seek and apply feedback to grow in role.
• Monitor CPD progress within the pod to ensure compliance.
• Drive high standards and timely delivery across the pod’s client portfolio.
• Use coaching and review points to improve output quality.
• Plan ahead for peak periods and ensure realistic timelines and resourcing.
• Delegate effectively across the team based on skills and capacity.
• Personally manage complex or sensitive client work.
• Track key deliverables and intervene early to remove blockers.
• Balance direct delivery with oversight and team enablement.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver feedback constructively in both structured and informal settings.
• Lead team meetings and share updates from leadership or technical sessions.
• Build collaboration across pods and wider team to solve shared challenges.
• Lead cross-functional or departmental initiatives.
• Foster a culture of openness, trust and shared responsibility.
• Offer hands-on support where resources or expertise is needed.
• Manage end to end client relationships across the portfolio.
• Lead conversations around scope, fees and service levels.
• Identify evolving client needs and respond proactively.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service aligned with client expectations.
• Set and uphold strong standards of ethics, confidentiality and compliance.
• Act quickly and transparently when issues arise.
• Hold others accountable to professional conduct and firm values.
• Model integrity in all internal and client-facing interactions.
• Lead 1:1s, pod meetings, and regular coaching conversations.
• Oversee performance reviews and support career development planning.
• Coach team members to become independent problem-solvers.
• Shape a growth-minded culture through resilience, curiosity and openness.

You’ll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have

Experience: Typically, 6+ years of accounts and business service experience, with several years in a managerial role. Managing a portfolio with a focus on profitability within the ABS function. Representing the firm externally and contributing to its strategic growth. Several years’ experience within a managerial role.

Skills: Strategic thinking and commercial acumen. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience developing high-performing teams. Excellent stakeholder management and ability to build lasting client relationships. Business development capabilities, including identifying new opportunities and driving growth. Ability to handle complex and high-profile engagements.

Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.

Our Values

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we live by five core values: Think Big, In It Together, Take Pride, Do the Right Thing, Enjoy It.

Working With Us: Your Benefits, Wellbeing & Development

We offer Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plans, Pension scheme, Group Life Assurance, Cashback & savings portal, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Free Mortgage Advice, Season Ticket Loan, Enhanced Family Leave, and generous Holiday Entitlement. Development includes clear pathways, professional qualifications support, mentoring, coaching, and leadership programmes.

Take Your Next Step

Ready to grow your career with a company that balances ambition with purpose? Apply today and discover how far you can go at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our recruitment process typically involves three stages: an introductory Teams call, a first-stage interview, and a final interview at our London office.