Senior Production Accountant - TV/Film Production

Job Description Senior Production Accountant - TV/Film Production Award winning TV & Film Production company are looking for a Senior Production Accountant to be a key member of our production finance team. This role requires working closely with Production Executives and Managers, as well as the rest of the finance team, on the reporting of production finances. The ideal candidate would be someone with several years' experience in television production accounting, with the ability to work simultaneously across many productions. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a portfolio of productions across the documentary, entertainment and branded slate, from development to wrap - To have a working knowledge of the AVEC tax credit scheme and be able to apply the regulations across the qualifying documentary slate - To develop a high-level working knowledge of Just TV (the cost management and finance system) and be able to train production teams in the cost management function - To build relationships with other stakeholders in the business, including Heads of Production, Production Executives and Managers, as well as the finance leadership team, to ensure accurate and comprehensive delivery of cost management and reporting - Complete month-end reconciliations for the portfolio and ensure that there is a clear understanding over the month end position across revenue, gross profit and balance sheet items - Hold responsibility for credit control on allocated productions to help control cashflow. Ensure sales invoices are sent on time and accurately, then where appropriate chase outstanding debt - Contribute to annual production budgeting and financial forecasting processes - Build and maintain cashflows for each production, in multi-currency where required Skills and Experience: - Several years' experience of working as a Production Accountant, across a variety of genres - Good experience of working on productions with multi-currency - Exposure to tax credits is desirable - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Experience of system change, training and implementation is preferable - Ability to work across multiple productions simultaneously - Strong prioritization skills and the ability to work under pressure - Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of a range of software packages, including Excel - Ideally qualified, but at the minimum a solid understanding of accounting principles Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Created: 2026-01-22