THE ROLE
This role is part of a team of Production Accountants and Assistant Production Accountants who, although being part of a wider finance community, are embedded within production departments, working closely with the Production Management teams. The purpose of this role is to:
1. Support the Production Accountant in managing the financial control of a production/ slate of productions
2. Work with the Production Accountant and Production Accounting Manager to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate financial information to support effective cost management of productions
Key Responsibilities:
General Accountin g:
3. To record transactions in the production’s books of prime entry and general ledger
4. To assist in the preparation of weekly cost reports based on the costs recorded in the BBC’s main accounting system
5. To establish and review production records in order to assist with the overall cost control of the production
Purchasing:
6. To maintain a purchase order log and monitor the use of manual purchase orders
7. To ensure all transactions are entered accurately in the appropriate accounting system
8. To resolve any instances of incorrect charges or disputes and to liaise with external and BBC suppliers
9. Liaise with Procurement to progress out of scope purchasing
10. To provide administrative support with the booking and payment of freelance crews
11. To be responsible for processing expense claims and subsequent coding into the relevant system
12. To be responsible for the Supporting Artist and Walk-ons payment process
Bank and Cash:
13. Where relevant to assist in the operation of the production bank account(s) including the disbursement of cash to cover agreed expenditure
14. To prepare weekly finance and expenditure reports and produce petty cash and bank reconciliations
15. To assist with the management and control of production Barclaycards
16. To assist as necessary in the preparation of Section 16 Reports
Controls and Compliance:
17. To monitor and check that costs are appropriately authorised and to ensure that they are completely and accurately recorded in line with the BBC Guidelines
18. To obtain and retain appropriate supporting documentation of all production transactions and ensure audit trails are maintained
19. To maintain the Production Asset Register in line with BBC Policy
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
20. Vocational training/experience within financial or accountancy field.
21. Understanding of basic accounting principles, practice, controls and compliance requirements.
22. Able to present and communicate finance information in a clear and concise written and verbal format to finance and non-finance people.
23. Numerate with analytical and problem-solving skills.
24. Computer literacy in key computer packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
25. Experience in working in a production environment within a media organisation
26. Working towards recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 19616
Band: B
Salary: £28,000-£33,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Location: Office Base is Salford, Manchester. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Please note that some travel will be involved to various production sites.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
27. We offer a competitive salary package
28. Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
29. Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
30. 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
31. A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
32. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
33. Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
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