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Audit Seniors - Film, TV and Video Games sector

Michael Page (UK)

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the accountancy sector is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic Film and Television team. This exciting role offers the chance to work with major Hollywood studios and independent production companies, providing a unique opportunity to engage in specialized audit and accountancy work. You'll be involved in preparing BFI certificate applications, tax credit estimates, and production cost report audits. With a focus on professional development, the firm offers training and support to enhance your expertise. Embrace a hybrid working model with flexible hours and be part of a rewarding profit-sharing plan that recognizes your contributions.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility

Discretionary bonus scheme eligibility

Qualifications

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with a good exam record required.
  • Experience in managing a portfolio of clients is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation and review of BFI certificate applications.
  • Conduct audits and prepare production cost reports.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounting experience

Portfolio management

FRS102 knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

Job description

About Our Client

This national accountancy practice has a Film and Television team where the clients include all of the major Hollywood studios, major streaming networks as well as many independent film and television production companies in the US and UK. They also work with many other entities ancillary to film and television production, such as film financiers, visual effects and post-production houses and other service providers. Finally, they work with a number of video games developers ranging from small independents to large multinational studios.

Job Description

Aside from the typical audit and accountancy work, 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

The Successful Applicant

  • Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with a good exam record.
  • The successful candidate will possess a wide range of audit and accounting experience using their general skills and knowledge and applying to the specialist role.
  • Experience in managing a portfolio of small to large clients as well as having the required understanding of FRS102 and IFRS.
  • The firm will provide training and support to help develop the successful candidate's specialist knowledge and capabilities.
  • Prior Film & Television experience is not required to apply.

What's on Offer

  • Excellent salary and benefits
  • Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days in the office)
  • Flexible working
  • Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme
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