12 jobs in Aether Financial

Our client, a leading accountancy firm in Central London is looking to recruit a Semi Senior Accountant.

The firm work with a broad range of clients across sectors including: Media, Entertainment, Property, Professional Services and Hospitality. Accountancy services offered by the firm span accounts preparation, tax return preparation, external audit, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory.

The firm have a fantastic reputation and work with clients ranging from start-ups through to established multi-million pound turnover businesses.

As a Semi Senior within the Accounts team, you will support the Partners, Managers and Senior Accountants in providing services for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.

Responsibilities will include:

- Preparing year end accounts for review by Managers/Partners

- Day to day bookkeeping for clients

- Preparing VAT returns and liaising with tax department

- Answering enquiries from clients and senior staff

- The opportunity to partake in audits

- Providing support and training to junior/trainee accountants

The firm provide excellent training as well as study support towards the ACA / ACCA qualification. You will be expected to progress and take on more responsibility as you become more experienced.

To be considered for this role, you must currently be working as a Trainee Accountant / Junior Accountant / Semi Senior Accountant at an established accountancy firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm who allow flexible working. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please apply today!

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant?

Would you like to support some of the biggest names in entertainment with their day-to-day finances and accounting?

Our client, an established accountancy firm based in London's West End, provides accountancy services to clients in the media & entertainment industry. They are recognised as leaders in their field and count some of the world's best known actors, film directors, musicians and production companies amongst their clients.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be assigned a portfolio of clients to manage and will be jointly responsible for supervising juniors on the team.

Responsibilities will include:

- Overseeing bookkeeping for all of the individuals and companies in your portfolio, including accounts payable and accounts receivable and ensuring that quarterly VAT returns are prepared and submitted

- Acting as a 'business manager' for high profile clients; looking after their personal finances

- Month end accounting, preparing/reviewing management accounts

- DESIRABLE: statutory accounts preparation/review for limited companies under FRS 102 1a and FRS 105

- Dealing with entertainment-specific tax, such as withholding tax for entertainers, FEU returns and Creative Industry Tax Reliefs (CITR)

- Providing ongoing advice to clients regarding their accounts, taxes and obligations and liaising with the tax team when necessary

Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working hours, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for progression. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who truly enjoy their work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

- Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm

- Be ACA or ACCA qualified

- Live within a commutable distance of London

This role would suit someone currently working as an Outsourcing Supervisor / Assistant Manager or someone currently working as an Accounts Senior / Outsourcing Senior who is looking for progression. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with clients in the entertainment industry.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 12 months post-qualified experience?

Would you like to join a firm which can allow you to develop your managerial experience?

Our client is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in a prime Central London location. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.

The firm provides accountancy services to high profile clients across a range of sectors including: health & beauty, tech, media, entertainment and HNWIs.

Your responsibilities as Assistant Manager will include:

- Managing a growing portfolio of clients

- Reviewing statutory accounts prepared by juniors for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships

- Completing / reviewing VAT returns

- Preparing tax returns

- Assisting clients with day to day queries

- Ad hoc project work

- Supervising junior members of the accounts team and delegating work

The ideal candidate will already be working as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor at an established firm. Experienced Accounts Seniors and Senior Accountants will also be considered. You will be looking for a client-facing role working with an exciting client base and have great opportunities for progression.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

- Be ACCA / ACA qualified with at least 12 months post-qualified experience

- Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm

- Have extensive experience of preparing/reviewing year end accounts under FRS 102

Staff at the firm enjoy flexible working and an excellent benefits package. If this role appeals to you and you feel that you have the required experience, please apply today!

Our client, an established and successful professional services firm based in the West End would like to recruit a Finance Assistant.

Working as part of a small, friendly finance team, responsibilities will include:

- Accounts payable: processing invoices and purchase orders

- Accounts receivable: invoicing, credit control

- Reconciling statements and invoices

- Processing expenses

Your work will focus mainly on purchase ledger / accounts payable work, although you will also be involved in accounts receivable and other areas of bookkeeping. The firm are able to offer hybrid working after probation.

To be considered for this position, you must:

- Live within a commutable distance of London

- Be available to work full-time

- Have good numerical skills and attention to detail

- Have at least 2 years finance experience in the UK

- Be AAT Level 2 qualified (or similar)

This role would suit someone who has previous experience as an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please apply today!

Our client, a well established accountancy firm in Central London would like to recruit a Tax Senior.

This is a mixed tax role covering both private client and corporate tax work. Specific responsibilities will include:

- Preparing / reviewing self assessment tax returns

- Preparing / reviewing CT600 corporation tax returns

- Providing tax advice to clients

- Assisting partners with project work

- Assisting clients with HMRC tax investigations

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive firm which offers staff excellent opportunities for progression.

To be considered for this position, you must:

- Be CTA / ATT / ACCA qualified (or close to qualifying)

- Have at least 4 years tax experience at a UK accountancy firm

- Be confident at communicating with colleagues and clients

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please apply today!

Are you passionate about music? Do you have experience of working as an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper at a UK Accountancy firm? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is an established accountancy firm who work with some of the biggest names in the music industry. They currently have an opening for a Tour Accountant.

As a Tour Accountant, you'll help musicians and related companies from the music industry manage their day to day finances, accounts and tax returns. You'll help clients budget for live tours, analyse income, help with day to day bookkeeping, review contracts, and provide financial advice to clients.

No two days are the same in this role. Every Band, DJ, Solo Artist, Songwriter and Management Company has unique requirements.

Day to day duties as a Tour Accountant can include creating an initial budget for tours, analysing expenses, invoicing and making payments on behalf of clients, day to day bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a minimum of 12 months experience at a UK accountancy firm. The ideal candidate will also be AAT / ACCA part qualified or fully qualified.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music. If this role appeals to you and you have relevant experience, please apply today!

Do you have at least 5 years experience at an accountancy firm?

Would you like a varied role where you can split your time across both payroll and bookkeeping?

Our client is a leading international accountancy firm based in Central London. Following a strong period of growth, the firm would like to recruit a Senior Payroll & Accounts Administrator.

This is a mixed role where you will spend approximately 50% of your time on payroll and 50% of your time on bookkeeping and accounts work.

Responsibilities will include:

Processing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of 100 companies

Dealing with student loan deductions, maternity pay, SSP and pension administration

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

The majority of payrolls are monthly for small limited companies but some clients have up to 100 employees. You will be joining a friendly team within an established firm which offers hybrid working and a good benefits package.

To be considered for this role, you must:

Have at least 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm

Have experience of both payroll and bookkeeping / accounts

Live within a commutable distance of London

Be well organised and be able to prioritise work according to deadlines

Have experience of using at least one of the following packages: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50 Payroll or BrightPay

This is a fantastic opportunity to perform a varied role at a firm that values its employees and invests in their wellbeing and development.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

We are recruiting for a growing, progressive accountancy practice based in the heart of London. They provide accountancy and payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from startups to established UK businesses.

The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team.

As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts

- Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department

- Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments

- Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting

- Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows

- Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required

We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

- A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting

- Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules

- Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills

- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued.

Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!

Our client, a leading accountancy firm in Central London would like to recruit a Mixed Tax Assistant Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, deliver high-quality advisory work, and support colleagues within a supportive forward-thinking environment.

Working closely with leadership at the firm, you will handle a blend of personal and corporate tax matters, predominantly focusing on owner-managed businesses, SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Portfolio Management: acting as primary point of contact for a portfolio of mixed tax clients, ensuring compliance and offering proactive tax planning
• Compliance: prepare / review personal tax returns, corporation tax returns, P11Ds and ATED returns
• Technical Research: conduct in-depth research on technical issues, prepare tax advice reports and handle HMRC enquiries
• Client Development: identify opportunities to enhance tax service delivery and offer additional services to clients
• Advisory Projects: assist Partners with ad-hoc tax advisory projects, including corporate restructuring, profit extraction, IHT planning, property transactions and SEIS/EIS

This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly, independent firm which offers staff excellent opportunities for progression. Staff enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working.

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience at a UK accountancy firm
• Ideally be CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) qualified; ATT / ACA / ACCA qualified candidates with strong experience will also be considered
• Havepersonal tax (private client) experience and ideally have had exposure to corporate tax
• Have strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation
• Live within a commutable distance of London

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today!