Audit Senior, (Film, TV & Video Game Team)

Ref512Vacancy typeAuditLocationLondonEmployment typeFull-timeClosing date02/10/2026DescriptionThe roleWe are looking for a qualified auditor to join our Film, TV and Video Games team in London. This is a busy and rewarding role that would suit someone looking partner with clients in an exciting industry.In this position, you will report into managers, directors, and partners.Our clients include all of the major Hollywood studios, major streaming networks as well as many independent film and television production companies in the US and UK. We also work with many other entities ancillary to film and television production, such as film financiers, visual effects and post-production houses and other service providers. Finally, we work with a number of video games developers ranging from small independents to large multi-national studios.The responsibilitiesAside from the typical audit/accountancy work you might expect, the more specialised work you would have exposure to would be as follows:Preparation and review of BFI certificate applicationsPreparation of production expenditure analysis for inclusion in tax returnsPreparation of expenditure credit estimates for upcoming productions/gamesPreparation of production cost report audits for both individual productions and co-productionsPreparation and audit of funding applications and reportsThe teamThe Film & TV division has approximately 80 staff, including 7 Partners and 3 Directors. You will have a support network from Trainees all the way up to Partners.The Film & TV team is separate from the other audit departments within the firm, though works alongside other teams.YouACA or ACCA qualified, with experience working in an audit and accounts practicePassionate about delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firmDefines tailored personal performance measures and continuously looks to assess, improve and achieve objectivesSets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on timeTakes ownership of work and takes personal responsibility for on time deliverySeeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firmWorks cooperatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm’s goalsThinks widely and laterally to identify and consider different options before determining the best solutionListens to, understands and communicates proactively and confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful wayShows both a strong technical accounting and audit knowledge and an ability to apply this to bespoke client situations.Reward and benefitsA 35 hour working week and a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office (our core hours are 10-4)Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.About usSaffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title.   We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, collaborative, progressive and responsible, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.