Production Accountant

Summary: A Production Accountant is sought for a permanent role within a prestigious global TV/Film production company, responsible for overseeing financial management across various productions. This hands-on position involves both office and on-location work, ensuring compliance with financial procedures and collaboration with production and finance teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting audits. The role offers a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of productions
• Partner with Production Execs and Managers to ensure compliance with company financial procedures
• Maintain up-to-date financial information including budgets, cost reports, and cash flows
• Monitor production spend, process invoices, and manage expense claims
• Prepare and review cost reports and meet regularly with production teams to ensure accuracy
• Submit monthly figures and apply appropriate revenue recognition policies
• Prepare and maintain production cash flows and liaise with legal for billing and debtor management
• Support audits and compile final financial reports post-production
• Provide ad hoc financial support, reporting, and analysis
• Stay current with industry developments and evolving tax policies relevant to TV & Film

Key Skills:

• Prior experience as a Production Accountant (TV/Film experience essential)
• Experience working on large budget TV shows or Films
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercial acumen with proactive problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel and support productions on location as needed

Salary (Rate): £55,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other