PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

The Production Accountant will calculate finances, work out the cost of a production, communicate with financiers (companies or individuals who provide the funding) and control the cash flow, or spending. Primary job duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Work with Producers and Production Managers to prepare budgets and Estimated Final Cost Reports

• Ensure the production meets all legal requirements and that the company is a legal trading entity

• Oversee all payments, manage payroll, petty cash and foreign currency and keep accurate financial records

• Monitor budgets, analyse spending and provide daily or weekly cost reports

• Produce cost forecasts to evaluate the impact of any production changes

• May also have to manage bank finance and completion guarantors

• Finalise all financial records relating to the production

• May also have to arrange an independent audit

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• At least 4 years’ relevant experience 

• Proficiency in accountancy, scheduling and finance software

• Strong bookkeeping and accountancy skills

• Knowledge of the processes in film production

• Understanding guild, tax, union and other relevant regulation

• Have strong communication skills

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

• Maintaining confidentiality

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.