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
If you are looking for help to cover course fees there are several organisations that may be able to help you.
Please read through our terms and conditions before booking your course.