Production Accountant | Production Guild

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it - we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere. We are currently looking for a Production Accountant to join our Finance team here at our Dublin studio. The successful candidate will work on high profile TV series for global broadcasters in a lively, creative environment. This is a 12-month Fixed-Term contract based in Dublin. Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio. The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cost reports and up to date forecast advice on managed productions.

• Highlight material over / under spends and advise Producer and relevant partners

Other duties include the ability to:

• Prepare monthly cost reports to client for handled projects with detailed analysis of movement

• Attend monthly client call with Producers to answer any financial questions raised by the client

• Prepare paperwork for Tax Credit application where applicable

• Complete monthly bank recs for all SPV’s

• Prepare monthly management accounts to TB stage for managed SPV’s with detailed analysis of any movements

• Prepare all paperwork for handled SPV’s for audit & collaborate closely with auditors through the audit process

• Work closely with Producers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspect of the production is communicated at all times.

• Ad hoc projects as and when identified

Key Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar sized SME

• Must have or be working towards a recognised accountancy qualification

• Must be adaptable and self-motivated

• Must be a clear communicator

What We Offer:

1. Hybrid Working – Minimum of 2 days working in studio.

2. 25 paid holiday days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated)

3. Up to 10 paid sick leave days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated)

4. HSF Healthcare Scheme (available immediately - opt-in cash scheme)

5. Life insurance (available immediately)

6. Long Term Sickness Income protection (available immediately)

7. Maternity Leave Payment

8. Educational Assistance

Other perks that are available to BBF employees:

1. Up to 10 days (in one block) in a calendar year Working from Anywhere Policy (after successful probation period)

2. Employee Assistance Programme (available immediately)

3. Bike to Work Scheme (available immediately)

4. Tax Savers Scheme (available immediately)

5. Specsavers Voucher (available immediately)

6. Dog Friendly studio/policy.

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