Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual with an interest in the Film and Television Sector.

The successful candidate will report to managers and partners within an expanding London based team of a leading Accountancy Practice, providing advice to a range of entities in the sector including:- well known studios, financiers, distributors and companies in the tv/film production, post production and ancillary sectors.

In addition to audit/accountancy work the department provides advice on employment tax issues and tax planning opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Aside from the typical audit/accountancy work you might expect the more specialised work you would have exposure to would be as follows:
• Preparation and review of BFI certificate applications
• Preparation of production expenditure analysis for inclusion in tax returns
• Preparation of tax credit estimates for upcoming productions/games
• Preparation of production cost report audits for both individual productions and co-productions
• Preparation and audit of funding applications and reports
• Preparation of business plans and financial models to reflect varied businesses and opportunities in within the film, television and video game industries
• Preparation of valuations for film/TV titles, film/TV libraries, incomes streams and other intellectual property.

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:-
• A strong interest in the Film and Television Sector
• Passionate about delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firm.
• Defines tailored personal performance measures and continuously looks to assess, improve and achieve objectives.
• Sets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on time.
• Takes ownership of work and takes personal responsibility for on time delivery.
• Seeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firm.
• Works cooperatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm’s goals.
• Listens to, understands and communicates proactively and confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful way.
• Shows both a strong technical accounting and audit knowledge and an ability to apply this to bespoke client situations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £47,000.00-£51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1081