Production Accountant- 12 MTH FTC- £45-55k- Bristol - hybrid working - Talentedge : Job Details

Talentedge are actively recruiting for a Production Accountant on a 12MTH fixed term contract for a leading TV Production company in Bristol paying £45k-55k dependent on experience. The role does offer hybrid working- minimum 2 days in the office per week.

Reponsibilities include:

• Build and maintain a strong relationship with Production Execs and Production Managers. Meet with new production teams and ensure they are fully aware of company financial procedures and adhere to them throughout the production period.
• Help production teams with the setup and operation of their production on PMI
• Compile and update all production finance information (e.g. production budget, cost reports, cash-flows, edit schedules) through appropriate shared files or PMI with full access for the relevant PFMs to review at any point
• Work with production managers to ensure accurate financial control of all production costs
• Be the initial point of contact for all financial matters for your allocated productions, liaising with both the purchase ledger department and management accountants where required
• Monitor all spend on your allocated productions, including supplier/freelancer invoice submission, petty cash spend, expense claims (ensuring correct invoicing and paperwork are submitted at all times)
• Post internal recharges and levies/deductions against your productions
• Review cost reports on a regular basis, including current spend and projected costs and meet at regular intervals with production managers to correctly reflect current position.
• Full financial closure of completed production
• Preparation and filing of monthly Head Office VAT, PAYE returns

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a Production Accountant role. Ideally in scripted drama productions.
• Be available on short notice
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Be able to work independently and as part of a wider team