About Ton Cyf
Ynglŷn Ton Cyf
We are a Chartered Accountancy practice that specialises in providing a personal service to clients in the music, entertainment and creative industries.
Craig Williams
BA (Hons) FCA FRSA – Partner
Since qualifying in 1993, Craig has dealt exclusively with entertainment and media businesses, with his particular expertise being the music industry.
Craig has acted as a retained advisor to the Musician’s Union nationally on cross border taxation for touring artistes, and was chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Entertainment and Media Industry Special Interest Group for 13 years. Craig is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
In parallel with his work in practice he has operated an artiste management business, and has managed internationally successful acts.
Kashif Ahmed
BSc (Hons), ACA, ATT – Partner
Kashif has over twelve years of senior global experience in delivering accounting and financial services with PwC and Deloitte. Kashif believes that the creative sector requires a unique combination of financial knowledge and state of the art innovative methods of data collection which is sensitive to the busy lives of media professionals. Kashif has acted for international star Leona Lewis for several years.
Being passionate about the industry, knowledgeable about financial advice and wealth management and committed to his clients success, Kashif brings together a dynamic network of finance, legal and commercial experts together with tomorrow’s rising media stars.
Mike Donovan
Consultant
Mike has always worked within the music and entertainment world – as accountant at a heavy-rock management company, then at the Robert Stigwood Organisation, at a time when they were very successful with artists such as Eric Clapton and the Bee Gees, and the Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar stage shows.
Since that time he has worked with hundreds of artists, including several of the biggest bands in the world, and iconic artists such as Johnny Cash, James Brown, Little Richard, and Brian Wilson. He now handles tour accounting and tax planning for many well-known names, as well as being the Business Manager for legendary band Motorhead.
What we do
& what we can do for you
Careers at Ton Cyf
An exciting place to work
We work hard at Ton-Cyf. But we like to have fun too. Meeting fantastic clients and the odd Party, your social life will be just as busy as your work one.
Rare opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our specialist music artist accountancy practice in an autonomous role where you’ll be reporting directly to the partners and helping shape the future of this area of our business.
You’ll be ambitious, joining our fast growing practice at ‘ground level’ and have complete responsibility for day to day practice management, managing client deadlines and developing practices and procedures. You will also be responsible for the training and development of a trainee accountant.
TON Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors specialise in providing professional services to clients in the music, media and entertainment sectors. We cater for global music artists such as Kelis, Roni Size, Leona Lewis and Ry X, as well as supporting local based entertainers. We also act for fund managers that support and promote new artists via artist development companies.
The role provides a great balance between a traditional senior accountant’s role of statutory accounts and tax compliance with that of a financial controller, where we operate our client’s finances. You will work closely with tour managers, artist managers and suppliers to ensure tours are correctly funded and that payments made quickly.
This role will suit someone looking for a varied challenge, responsibility and a genuine opportunity to mould the shape and operations of the Practice and your career trajectory. We are a modern practice, that strives to use technology and paperless solutions to provide a seamless and efficient service.
The role requires a confident and friendly individual, someone who has the drive, appetite and motivation to take their career to the next stage. For the successful candidate with the right skill set and aptitude there will be additional opportunities for progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Controlling client bank accounts and payment authorization processes;
- Reporting to clients of client monies held on account, tour budgets and actual vs budget analysis, cash flow forecasting and analysis;
- Able to advise/research on international tax issues as well as domestic tax issues;
- Full accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships & limited companies;
- Preparation of management accounts & cash flow statements;
- Preparation of tax computations, CT600s & self-assessment returns completion;
- Preparation of VAT returns;
- Liaise with clients on accounts and tax queries as required;
- Training junior staff members;
- Reviewing junior staff members work;
- Payroll supervision;
- Book-keeping services and supervision/training of book-keepers;
- Undertake different ad hoc duties and projects as required;
- Reporting to partners on a weekly basis of Practice work targets and achievements and KPI’s;
- Reviewing Practice accounts receivables and chasing of any aged debtors;
Knowledge & Experience:
- ACCA / ACA / QBE is preferred;
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a general practice; (music sector experience desirable but not essential)
- Strong computer skills;
- Strong analytical, tax and accounting skills;
- CCH experience is desirable;
- Xero experience is desirable;
- Payroll experience is preferred;
- Accuracy in daily work and other projects;
- Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines;
- Ability to function as a team player, and supervise staff.
Salary range:
£30k – £35k depending on experience
If you are interested in applying for this position please email your CV and a brief cover letter to (ju@ton-cyf.co.uk) explaining why you think you are the right person for this role. If you do not receive a reply from us within five working days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
There are no jobs available at the moment but we are always on the look-out here at Ton-Cyf! Send us your details and CV using the form below, go on, impress us!