Job description
- Assist the Senior Production Account Manager with multiple productions. This will include, but is not limited to, bookkeeping and accounting duties, liaising with the production team, administrative tasks.
- Build and maintain a strong relationship with Client base.
- For each production in your client base.
- Compile and update all production finance information (e.g. production budget, cost reports, cash-flows, edit schedules).
- Work with Senior Production Account Manager and production managers to ensure accurate financial control of all production costs.
- Maintain records relating to supplier/freelancer invoice submission, petty cash spend, expense claims.
- Review cost reports on a regular basis, including current spend and projected costs and report any findings to the Senior Production Account Manager.
- Prepare weekly cash flow for relevant productions.
- Preparation of required production information and reports for audit(s).
- Travel to location/production offices where required to help with set up and on-going production finance.
- Demonstrate a financial awareness and understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Manage several projects simultaneously (with fast changing demands) and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Remain up to date with industry developments and company guidelines (e.g. expense/travel policy, payroll procedures & auto-enrolment).
- Previous experience of working as an Assistant Production Accountant or significant transferable experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have experience with Accounting software such as Xero.