Junior Accountant Apprentice (Big Star Business Management LTD)
BIG STAR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LTD
LONDON (E2 6GH)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 6 April 2026)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
You’ll work across multiple projects and entities, gaining exposure to production accounting, royalties, touring finances, and business management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem solving, and working closely with creative professionals.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Processing income statements, balance sheets and other management account reports, under the supervision of a Senior Accountant.
- Help prepare financial statements, analysis work, and client summaries under the supervision of a Senior Accountant.
- Understanding Royalties including income and expenses.
- Assist with Corporation tax computation and basic Personal Tax Returns.
- Communicate with clients and business teams to gather financial information.
- Support senior accountants with ad hoc analysis and special projects.
- Assist with Maxing Tax Digital for Income Tax Compliance.
Where you'll work
PILL BOX STUDIOS
115 COVENTRY ROAD
LONDON
E2 6GH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
- Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
- Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
- Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
- Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
- Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
Training schedule
More training information
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Self-starter
- Fast-paced environment
- Commitment and flexibility
- To work within deadlines
- Professionalism
- Pro-active approach
Other requirements
- Ability to interpret and analyse financial data.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as as Xero.
- Strong ability to cope in a fast paced environment, taking responsibility for own workload and working closely with the Accountants to deliver high quality work within deadlines and relevant timescales.
- Responds positively to constructive criticism, pursues ways to develop own skills further and strives for additional responsibility Assumes ownership and responsibility for tasks/workload.
- Passionate about the music/entertainment sectors.
About this employer
Big Star Business Management Ltd, are an Accountancy Practice that undertakes all day to day support for an exciting portfolio of clients within the music/entertainment sectors. Typical client base includes Recording Artists, Touring Artists, Songwriters, Music Producers, DJ’s, Artist Managers, Booking Agents, Recording Studios, Record Labels, Music Publishers, Music Merchandisers, Creative Design Agents, Authors, Actors, Social Media & TV Presenters.
Our team provides full service accounting and business management solutions to the music and entertainment sectors.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail oriented Junior Accountant who is eager to learn and grow within a fast paced, client focused environment.
Company benefits
Auto-enrolment into company pension scheme (when criteria is met).
After this apprenticeship
- Hands on experience with high profile entertainment clients.
- Clear growth path within client accounting - qualified Accountant pathway.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Pension and study package.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022274.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Monday 6 April 2026)
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