Assistant Finance Manager, TV Production Stellify
hace 4 días
Belfast
Please note that this role is based in Northern Ireland. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the Northern Irelandimmigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in Northern Ireland for the duration of the employment. About the Role Were a busy fast-moving creative company with multiple projects in development and production. Were looking for someone to join our team in an Assistant Production Finance Manager role helping to keep projects and the business running smoothly from a financial perspective. This is a hands-on position working closely with producers and the wider operations team to ensure budgets are accurate costs are tracked and processes run efficiently. Wed love to have someone on board who has experience in production finance but we are open to training someone who has broad finance experience and is excited about the opportunity to work in the industry. Key Responsibilities Finance & Production Support • Handle day-to-day finance tasks such as accounts payable/receivable payroll credit card reconciliations procurement card reconciliations bank reconciliations and month-end activities., • Assist in preparing production budgets alongside producers and track spend against budget throughout the production cycle., • Maintain cost reports cashflows and forecasts highlighting potential overspend early., • Process cast/crew payroll supplier invoices and expenses accurately and on time., • Provide support to Production Accountants as needed. Reporting & Analysis • Prepare monthly management accounts and project-specific reports., • Contribute to cost reporting forecasting and variance analysis., • Support reporting for funders broadcasters and public bodies (e.g. NI Screen Sony)., • Assist with post-production wrap and final cost reporting., • Help with IR35-related reporting. Compliance & Audit • Ensure day-to-day compliance with tax obligations funding requirements and audit processes., • Assist with government returns and external audits., • Support reporting on sustainability/greenhouse gas requirements when needed. Process & Team Support • Help improve finance processes and systems for smoother operations., • Provide guidance to junior team members or freelancers when required., • Support producers and development staff with financial queries. Skills & Experience: Essential • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA CIMA ACA Accounting Technician) or equivalent experience., • Around 23 years experience in a finance role ideally in a project-based or media environment., • Good working knowledge of UK tax PAYE IR35 VAT and accounting standards., • Strong budgeting and cost-tracking skills., • Good communicatorable to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues., • Proactive organised and detail-oriented., • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and productions. Desirable • Experience with production finance/accounting tools (e.g. Just TV or similar) but not essential, • Experience with funding reports (e.g. NI Screen HMRC tax credits)., • Familiarity with industry contracts union agreements or freelancer payroll. If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process including the application or interview process please contact us atPlease put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email. Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race age creed sexual orientation colour nationality ethnic origin disability religion gender marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable). #LI-TD1 Required Experience: Manager Key Skills Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1