High-end TV and film production accountant training

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Date
2 Nov, 09:00 - 7 Dec 2024, 18:30
Location
Online
Age
18+
Price
Free
Application deadline
1 Nov 2024
Target job roles
Production accountant
Career stages
Experienced, Expert
Industries
Film, High-end TV
Funding
ScreenSkills funded

This online course for High-end TV and/or film production accountants is an opportunity for those with over 3 years' experience to refine their knowledge, improve their management skills and further understand production accountant processes. 

Bespoke specialist training delivered by industry leaders is designed to run alongside work or personal commitments and is open to applicants from across the UK. Participants will be supported through practical learning with an holistic approach to the interpersonal skills needed to survive the wider industry culture.

The course will also cover the core elements of being a production accountant such as cost reporting, payroll, understanding budgets as well as discussion around best practice, guidance on the lived experience of being a senior key crew member and understanding the importance of the role.

There will also be a focus on management skills addressing areas such as workflows, part-time team members, managing time zones, remote departmental management and the recruitment process. 

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV and Film Skills Funds with contributions from UK film and high-end TV productions.

Who it's for

We wish to encourage applications from production accountants with 3+ years’ experience.

This is not a stepping up course and applications from assistant accountants unfortunately won't be considered.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.              If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email publicdisplayfilms@gmail.com

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. 

 

What it covers

This course will provide participants with:

  • an increased understanding of this High-end TV and film specialism
  • the confidence to take on their next role on a production
  • the ability to work on more complex productions (international/co-productions)
  • sufficient knowledge of film and tv accounting principles and practices 
  • the chance to feel part a of a network and to grow their community

How to apply

These sessions are designed to fit in with busy working schedules and are delivered fully online over six days on weekends:

Dates are:

  • Saturday 2 November 2024
  • Saturday 9 November 2024
  • Saturday 16 November 2024
  • Saturday 23 November 2024
  • Saturday 30 November 2024 
  • Saturday 7 December 2024

You will need to commit to attending all 6x90 minute sessions - one session each Saturday - to complete the course. To maximise flexibility, each session is planned to be delivered multiple times in a selection of timeslots:

  • 09:00 -10:30 
  • 11:00 -12:30
  • 13:00 - 14:30 
  • 15:00 - 16:30
  • 17:00 - 18:30

During the application process you will be asked to indicate your preferred timeslot to help us plan. However, no final commitments will be required until you are offered a place on the course

Deadline for applications: 18 October 2024

Click 'apply now' to submit your application. You  will need to be signed into your ScreenSkills account.

Contact information

Name: Fozia O'Dowd
Email: publicdisplayfilms@gmail.com

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