Step up to Production Accountant

15-19th April 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 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