Business Manager

Business Manager | Creative & Entertainment Clients

London | Hybrid (3 days office-based)
Salary: £55,000 + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Business Manager or Accountant looking to work with high-profile clients in the creative and entertainment industries?

We're partnering with a leading international business management firm to hire a Business Manager into its growing London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, people-focused firm working with an exciting client base including musicians, actors, entertainment companies and high-net-worth individuals.

With strong growth and expansion plans, including a planned office move, this is an ideal time to join and build your career.

The Business Manager Role:

As a Business Manager, you will act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, managing their financial affairs and delivering a full business management service.

You will take ownership of client relationships while working closely with Directors and supporting junior staff, gaining exposure to a wide variety of financial and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across entertainment and creative sectors
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and their representatives
• Overseeing bookkeeping, reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• Managing bill payments, cashflow and financial controls
• Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Supporting VAT, tax compliance and year-end processes
• Involvement in tour accounting, royalties and business structuring
• Handling ad hoc client requests and financial planning

Client Base:

• Musicians, DJs, artists and bands
• Actors and entertainment professionals
• Record labels and production companies
• High-net-worth individuals
• A small number of clients across other sectors

About You:

You'll be a commercially aware and organised finance professional with strong client-facing skills.

Ideal experience includes:

• Experience in business management, practice or accounts roles
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounts and financial management
• Experience managing or supporting client relationships
• Ability to review work and support junior staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Interest in the creative or entertainment industries beneficial but not essential

Culture & Environment:

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Strong staff retention with many long-tenured employees
• Sociable environment with regular events and team activities
• Wellbeing initiatives including fitness classes and sports teams
• Partner and Director-led teams with approachable leadership

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office
• Structured onboarding with initial office-based period
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
• Study support available with flexible options
• Competitive benefits package

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business management firm working with high-profile and creative clients, while building your own portfolio and progressing your career.

You will gain exposure to varied and interesting work, take real ownership of client relationships, and develop within a supportive, growing environment.

If you're looking for a Business Manager role offering variety, exciting clients and a collaborative culture within a growing international firm, we'd love to hear from you.