Production Accountant

Production Accountant - Media

Company Background

Our client has a fantastic reputation as one of the best storytellers in the business. The industry is small, so we are looking for someone eager to move into a values-driven, purposeful organisation.

They have won awards both nationally and internationally for some of their beautifully crafted stories about people & the environment. Perhaps you are working in another media business now, but have been looking to apply your production accounting skills to something a little more meaningful.

They have a great leadership team who are commercially savvy and professional, but their door will always be open for advice & mentoring.

It's important this hire is the right fit for the team, so they are open to either a full-time hire, or if you are looking for 2, 3 or 4 days to fit around your personal situation they can accommodate. 

Ideally, they do want you in the offices on the days that you are working, with a common sense approach if you do need to work from home sometimes.

The Role 

You will focus on factual drama but otherwise a typical production accounting role which will include a broad range of tasks including:

• Completion/Coordination of all cost reporting, including running regular cost report meetings with the Head of Production and Finance Manager
• Completion/Coordination of all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll processes for all productions
• Prepare full month-end trial balance for each production to the corporate finance team
• Assist with production audits
• Work closely with the Head of Production on all budgets to ensure Award rates and industry allowances and requirements are being met
• Preparation of weekly & investor drawdown schedules for all productions
• Management of weekly cash flow requirements for all productions
• Oversee preparation of rolling cash forecasts working with the Finance Manager
• Review and support Development cost reporting
• Preparation of weekly and monthly internal staff and expenses tracker, ensuring that all internal costs are updated and invoiced monthly

Your Background

What do you need for this great opportunity??

It's pretty simple – you need to be a Production Accountant from TV/Film with at least 5+ years of experience. 

Added to that you are a warm, empathetic person with an excellent moral compass, and eager to work with like-minded people! 

If you are keen to apply for this Production Accountant role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 9089 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.