PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT, PLIMSOLL

Itv Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll manage cash flows, assist with budget preparation, and ensure the financial integrity of productions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with production teams and finance heads in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to making adjustments to support all applicants. Your expertise will contribute to the success of exciting projects in the broadcast media industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cash flows and budget preparation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flows and produce regular updates.
• Assist with budget preparation and integrity checks.
• Conduct regular reviews of cost reports and audits.

Skills

Cash Flow Management

Budget Preparation

Cost Reporting

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Experience with PMI System

HETV Tax Credit Calculations

Tools

PMI System

Job description

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Competitive Salary - Depending on Experience

Fixed Term - 12 month Contract

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Plimsoll is looking for a Production Accountant. The successful candidate will be an experienced and accomplished individual with the ability to multitask in a creative environment.

This is a pivotal role in a fast paced environment in a growing company. We need someone with an eye for detail and the tenacity to see projects and tasks through to resolution. This role will be working closely with the Head of Finance, Production Managers and Production Executives to ensure a fully integrated production finance function.

Duties will include:

• Managing cash-flows and producing regular cash flow updates
• Assisting with budget preparation and checking integrity of budgets
• Producing recoverability/profitability analysis
• Regular reviews of Cost Reports including costs to complete and preparation of Final Cost reports for delivery to broadcasters
• Managing the recharging and recoverable process to productions
• Dealing with production audits
• Monthly reconciliations of cost reports with accounting system
• Work with Production Team to understand financial implications of editorial changes and ensure they are communicated
• Provide support, training and back up to the production team as required
• Regular meetings with Production Managers
• There will be occasional long hours, tight deadlines and constantly changing priorities
• Experience of working on factual productions with multi million pound budgets
• Experience using PMI system (preferable)
• Experience with HETV tax credit calculations (preferable)
• Highly organised, proactive and a strong communicator

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

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