Production Accountant/Finance Manager - Film Production

Vision Fr Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative services company based in South East London is seeking a Production Accountant/Finance Manager for maternity cover working 3 days a week. The ideal candidate will manage the finance department independently, ensure accurate client budgets and provide financial analysis. Strong Paprika skills and prior experience in the creative sector are essential. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 annually, pro-rated for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Experience in the creative sector preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a sole finance role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance department and report to directors.
• Ensure client budgets are accurate and reconciled.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and financial analyses.
• Handle day-to-day accounting and payroll.

Skills

Paprika

Accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (QBE) accountant

Job description

Production Accountant / Finance Manager – Maternity Leave, 3 days a week

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 annual equivalent (£27k‑£33k) for a 3‑day week; maternity leave commencing mid‑August in South East London.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance department as the sole finance role, reporting to the Managing Director and Freelance Finance Director.
• Work closely with the Production team to ensure client budgets are accurate and jobs are fully reconciled.
• Attend board meetings to report on company figures and support ad‑hoc company processes and decisions.
• Handle day‑to‑day accounting: posting invoices, raising sales invoices, paying suppliers, reconciling bank accounts, and producing monthly Management Accounts with variance analysis.
• Prepare and manage cash‑flow forecasts, company forecasts, and financial analysis measuring project success.
• Prepare and account for all VAT, PAYE, tax, and monthly payroll; assist the Finance Director with ad‑hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified (QBE) accountant preferred.
• Strong Paprika skills and relevant experience within the creative sector.
• Confident, outgoing, and able to work independently in a sole finance role.