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Posted 29 July, 2026

Semi Senior Accountant

PARALLEL RECRUITMENT LTD
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

If you have a passion for the music industry this won’t feel like work – it will be an extension of what you enjoy doing in your spare time.

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Working for a firm of accountants that specialise in producing the accounts for world renowned recording artists it gives you a glimpse into their recording world…and the best thing is you’ll get paid for doing it!

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Focus and concentration are key requirements of the role…they have to be because music A-listers regularly visit the offices (although no autographs allowed unfortunately)!!!!!

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But it’s not just how interesting these clients are that make this such a good role, some of the benefits include:

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  • Work-life balance with hybrid working, 25 days’ annual leave, enhanced family pay, and company sick pay
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  • Professional development through funded study support and paid study leave
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  • Health & wellbeing support including private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and life assurance
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  • Financial benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, pension scheme, season ticket loan, and workplace nursery scheme
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  • Lifestyle benefits such as regular social events, cycle to work scheme, and employee referral bonus
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When it comes to your career there will be a clear path set out from management. Importantly it will be a career that works for you; focussing on the things that matter to you whether that’s promotions, pay, studies or simply a work life balance – all are possible here.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Prepare accounts for a portfolio of clients
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  • Manage client deadlines and ensure timely delivery of work
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  • Prepare and review bookkeeping and VAT returns
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  • Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and gather information
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  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data
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  • Support the development of junior colleagues through guidance and feedback
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  • Work closely with tax and other teams to support compliance and advisory work
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  • Begin to identify risks, inefficiencies, or areas for process improvement
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To be considered for the role you will need a minimum of 18 months experience at a UK firm of accountants; ideally working in year end accounting.

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You must be confident, keen to learn and most importantly someone that takes real pride in what they do.

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If that’s you this is a brilliant opportunity to consider.