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 April 2024.

 

Course Information:

Dates: Monday 15th – Friday 19th April 2024 
Times: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Location: This course will be run in-person in Glasgow

 

For large-print or Easy Read versions of this page or any other documents, 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 production accountant.
  • Be tutored and guided by experienced and established production accountants and financial controllers.
  • Benefit from mentorship and guidance from both tutors, the Production Guild and their peers.

 

This course is recommended for:

  • 1st Assistant Accountants 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
  • Entertainment Partners software including Movie Magic Budgeting, the Production Portal 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 applications@productionguild.com
  • Please complete the diversity form online
  • Assessment is on application form only, please do not send CV.


 

Application deadline: 10am Wednesday 3rd April 2024

 

 

Link 1 – Large Print Application

Link 2 – Easy Read versions of all documents

Link 3 – Application Form

Link 4 – Diversity Monitoring Form

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