Bussiness Manager - FILM AND TV

Handle RecruitmentSouth West Londonreedpublished 10/01/2026
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Business Manager - FILM AND TV

Location: London - 4 Days in the Soho office Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We're looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified Business Manager to join a growing accountancy practice working with an exciting portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses and creative industry clients.

This is a varied role combining accounts, tax, client management and team leadership, with the opportunity to work closely with Partners and Managers and develop your advisory experience.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
  • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
  • Managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong, long-term relationships
  • Providing practical advice and responding to client queries
  • Reviewing and submitting filings to Companies House and HMRC
  • Researching accounting and tax matters and providing clear, commercial advice
  • Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members
  • Contributing to Creative Industry Tax Relief and Tax Credit claims across Theatre, Film and Television
  • Supporting Partners and Managers on wider advisory and commercial projects
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working

What We're Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally 1-2 years post-qualified
  • At least 4 years' experience in a medium-sized practice
  • Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
  • Experience with Excel, CCH, Xero and/or QuickBooks
  • A team player who enjoys supporting and developing others
  • A PASSION FOR the Film & TV or wider creative industries is essential, as would an awareness of creative tax reliefs.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance and gain broader exposure to client management, advisory work and the creative industries, while working closely with experienced senior professionals and developing your leadership skills.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.