Assistant Accountant - Media & Entertainment
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Position Overview & Specifications
The successful candidate will:
· Be able to deliver a professional and prompt service to clients
· Have a good eye for detail
· Have good IT skills in Excel, Word, Xero and Sage
· Has at least 1 years experience working in an accountancy practice and some experience preparing accounts to trial balance
· Have strong written and verbal communication skills
· Be able to support the rest of the team as and where needed
· Have good administration skills
· This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. The work is deadline driven and you will be expected to work additional hours where necessary to meet client demand.
In return, you will be working with a great bunch of people in a smaller firm where everyone matters.
Job requirements:
· 8 GCSEs including Maths and English A* to C or achieved AAT level 2
· You must be within commutable distance to Farringdon EC1M (only applicants with a hour or less commute will be considered)
· You will be expected to work additional hours as and when the job demands
· You must be eligible to work in the UK
Apply now with your CV and a covering letter stating your salary expectations and why we should consider you for this role. Online applications only. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Accountant - Media & Entertainment roles across Whitemoor Accountants Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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