1st Assistant Production Accountant Training Programme
Free of charge

Location: Leavesden

Duration: 5 Days, 9:30 - 17:00

As part of Entertainment Partners’ commitment to supporting the film and television industry and investing in our Talent Development Fund, we are delighted to open applications for the 1st Assistant Production Accountant Training Programme March 2025.

Course Information:
Dates: Monday 24th – Friday 28th March 2025
Times: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Location: This course will be run in-person in Leavesden
Lead Trainer: Lucy Drake
Cost: Free of charge

For Large Print or Easy Read versions of this page and an audio version of this information, please find links at the bottom of the page.

Course Overview:

During this training participants will:

Gain clear insight and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the 1st Assistant Production Accountant through both practical and theoretical learning
Be tutored and guided by an experienced Financial Controller and specialist Guest Speakers
Benefit from mentorship and guidance from both tutors, the Production Guild and their peers
Be eligible for complimentary six-month Alumni Membership to The Production Guild

This course is recommended for:

Those with at least 2-3 credits in the Accounts Department on HETV or Feature Films (including 1 credit in Accounts Payable and in Petty Cash/Pcards as there will be assumed practical knowledge in these areas)
1st Assistant Production Accountants who have recently stepped up and wish to expand their knowledge
Those returning to work and looking to refresh their skills

What the course covers:

This training scheme will build upon existing knowledge with newly acquired skills, and will cover:

The role of the 1st Assistant Production Accountant
Breakdown of: Controls and Balance Sheets & the Production Process
Top tips in in: Accounts Payable, Petty Cash & Pcards
Overview of: Payroll
Common errors in: VAT
Cost Reporting using EP’s cost management solution, SmartAccounting
Key skills: Mental Health Awareness, Hiring Inclusively, Leadership, Communication, Workplace Regulations and more

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete the following:
- An application form
- A diversity monitoring form
Please find both links at the bottom of the page.
There is also a link to a large-print or Easy Read version of the application form.
Please return your completed application form to [javascript protected email address]
Please complete the diversity form online.
Assessment is on application form only, please do not send CV.

1st Assistant Production Accountant Training Programme
Free of charge

Link 1 – Large Print Application Form

Link 2 – Easy Read Application Form

Link 3 – Application Form

Link 4 – Diversity Monitoring Form

1st Assistant Production Accountant Training ProgrammeFree of charge

Link 1 – Large Print Application Form

Link 2 – Easy Read Application Form

Link 3 – Application Form

Link 4 – Diversity Monitoring Form

1st Assistant Production Accountant Training Programme
Free of charge