Course Overview

This course, lead by Ryan Storey, is an introduction to understanding payroll. From timings and communication to setting up systems, the course will give you the skills to effectively run a payroll.

 

What does the course include

  • Running payrolls: timing, deadlines, getting organised, finding your system.
  • Reading call sheets and progress reports (know where and what to look for)
  • Crew Deal Memos/Contracts/PAYE, Sched D, Loan out: what is and what isn’t. IR35 status.
  • Timecard and cutting timesheets exercises.
  • Payroll Bible/Spreadsheet​.
  • Draft/Variable Reports & Payroll Journal, Final Reports, Payroll Invoice.
  • TV vs Film payrolls.
  • Technical Q&A.

 

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at Assistant Accountants wanting to move into payroll, but is open to anyone from accounts or the production office who would like to gain more knowledge of payroll.

Lead Course Tutor

Payroll Accountant Ryan Storey has worked on various Netflix productions including 3 Body Problem & The Gentleman, as well productions for Warner Bros. and the BBC. 

We recognise that this is a challenging time for many in our industry for our members and we're keen to make this course accessible. So if cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with us by emailing training@productionguild.com.

Please note that your place is not confirmed until we receive payment.

If you have any queries, please contact training@productionguild.com