Production Accountant

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

We are looking for a Production Accountant to join our finance team to work closely with our Production Executives and Managers on the reporting of production finances. The role would suit someone with seasoned experience in television production accounting, with multiple years in the industry, particularly in sports broadcasting, working across multiple productions with a strong eye for detail.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a slate of allocated productions within The Whisper Group.
2. Help production teams with the setup and operation of their production on JustTV.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with Production Executives and Production Managers.
4. Manage finances across the lifespan of productions, from initial budget to final cost report and close-down.
5. Act as the initial point of contact for all financial matters for your allocated productions, liaising with both the purchase ledger team and management accounting team where required.
6. Review cost reports regularly, including current spend and projected costs, and meet at regular intervals with Production Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
7. Complete month-end reconciliations for your slate, working closely with production teams to ensure deadlines are met.
8. Support the finance team with information for company forecasting and cash flow.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Seasoned experience of working as a Production Accountant or Assistant Production Accountant, with multiple years in television production accounting (sports production and/or branded content is desirable).
2. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
3. Ability to work across multiple productions simultaneously across a wide variety of projects in scale.
4. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
5. Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure.
6. Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of a range of software packages, including Excel.
7. A proactive attitude and a positive work ethic.
8. Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems.
9. Financial awareness and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Working Days

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week. Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Location

The base for this position will be Kew, London.

Start Date

ASAP / Permanent position.

Salary

Based on experience.

Application Closing Date

Friday 20th December.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.