Position Overview & Specifications

Fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual with an interest in the Film and Television Sector.

The successful candidate will report to managers and partners within an expanding London based team of a leading Accountancy Practice, providing advice to a range of entities in the sector including:- well known studios, financiers, distributors and companies in the tv/film production, post production and ancillary sectors.

In addition to audit/accountancy work the department provides advice on employment tax issues and tax planning opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role include:

Aside from the typical audit/accountancy work you might expect the more specialised work you would have exposure to would be as follows:
Preparation and review of BFI certificate applications
Preparation of production expenditure analysis for inclusion in tax returns
Preparation of tax credit estimates for upcoming productions/games
Preparation of production cost report audits for both individual productions and co-productions
Preparation and audit of funding applications and reports
Preparation of business plans and financial models to reflect varied businesses and opportunities in within the film, television and video game industries
Preparation of valuations for film/TV titles, film/TV libraries, incomes streams and other intellectual property.

The Ideal Candidate

Fully qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:-
A strong interest in the Film and Television Sector
Passionate about delivering quality and ensures that client needs are met, benefiting both the client and the firm.
Defines tailored personal performance measures and continuously looks to assess, improve and achieve objectives.
Sets priorities, defines activities, gives responsibilities and plans work so that results are achieved on time.
Takes ownership of work and takes personal responsibility for on time delivery.
Seeks self-development and provides support that enables others to develop within the firm.
Works cooperatively with others, positively influences them and ensures team participation to support the firm’s goals.
Listens to, understands and communicates proactively and confidently with others in a clear, concise, polite and purposeful way.
Shows both a strong technical accounting and audit knowledge and an ability to apply this to bespoke client situations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £47,000.00-£51,000.00 per year

Benefits: