Step Up To Production Accountant Training Programme

Free of charge

Application deadline: 29th October 2024

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 Step Up to Production Accountant Training Programme November 2024.

Course Information:
Dates: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November 2024
Times: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Location: This course will be run in-person in Manchester.

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Course Overview:
During this training participants will:

• Gain clear insight and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the 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 of Great Britain and their peers.
• Become one of our PGGB Alumni, with a six month complimentary taster of our services.

This Course is Recommended For:

• 1st Assistant Accountants, or equivalent level of experience, who have held this position on at least three HETV or feature films.
• Production Accountants who have recently stepped up and wish to expand their knowledge base.

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

• The role of the Production Accountant
• Insurance and taxation
• VAT and tax relief
• Employment law and contracts including IR35
• Multi-currency and multi-company
• Forecasting
• Hiring inclusively
• Mental health awareness
• Leadership and conflict resolution
• Software including Movie Magic Budgeting and SmartAccounting.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Please complete the following:
  • An application form
  • A diversity monitoring form
• Please find both links at the bottom of the page.
• 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.
   

Application deadline: 10am Tuesday 29th October 2024.

BURSARY INFORMATION:

Screen Alliance North will be providing bursary support for residents of the Greater Manchester region and the Liverpool City region to help with progression opportunities such as this. Bursary support can assist with costs such as travel, accommodation, kit and childcare.

SAN’s Connected Opportunities enables crew from priority backgrounds to take up supported shadowing, coaching, learning and mentoring opportunities for those looking to step up and pursue career progression opportunities across the Screen Alliance North partnership.

For more information on bursary support please click here.