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For over 35 years, YMU Business Management has been a market leader in providing specialist and focused tax, accounting, and royalties advice to musicians, performers, athletes and industry professionals.
About the job
Working within Business Management team, the main purpose of this role will be to assist with clients’ accounts – which includes bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers as well as adhoc tasks and building strong client relationships. You will report to a Senior Accountant, whilst providing additional support across the Business Management team.
Key responsibilities:
- Bookkeeping and receipt analysis
- Preparing VAT returns
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
- Assisting with account preparation for Sole traders, Limited companies and LLP’s up to trial balance
- Assisting with the running of bank accounts and gaining approval for payments
- Maintaining relationships with all major stakeholders
- Working across teams to ensure best practice is maintained
Personal specification
- Educated to A level equivalent or above
- Currently studying towards or willing to start studying towards an accounting qualification. Preferably ACCA, however other qualifications would be considered
- Adaptable, hard-working and willing to work as part of a team
- Highly efficient, meticulous with great attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure at times
- IT literate and interested in becoming an expert in key software packages
- Positive attitude, ability to work flexibly and committed team player
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and not require sponsorship
What we offer
We offer a wide variety of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working
- Annual bonus scheme
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance after 12 months’ service
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Employee Assistance Program
Dependent on your education, some exemptions from accounting qualifications will be considered.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career in accountancy. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week. Previous work experience as a bookkeeper / accounts assistant / junior accountant would be a bonus for this position.
Our values
- Client first – We treat each client as an individual: look through their eyes and make sure our service is bespoke and tailored.
- Collaborative – We are in this together: share information, support one another, and embrace working together as a collective unit.
- Courageous – We are honest with one another: accept vulnerability, call out bad behaviour, and voice your option.
- Curious – We are always looking to learn: develop your knowledge, strive to improve, and stay one step ahead for our clients.
- Egoless – We are accountable and accepting: give your best self to others and place the team at the core of your work.
