Production Accountant
At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it - we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.
We are currently looking for a Production Accountant to join our Finance team here at our Dublin studio. The successful candidate will work on high profile TV series for global broadcasters in a lively, creative environment.
This is a 12-month Fixed-Term contract based in Dublin.
Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide cost reports and up to date forecast advice on managed productions.
- Highlight material over / under spends and advise Producer and relevant partners
Other duties include the ability to:
- Prepare monthly cost reports to client for handled projects with detailed analysis of movement
- Attend monthly client call with Producers to answer any financial questions raised by the client
- Prepare paperwork for Tax Credit application where applicable
- Complete monthly bank recs for all SPV’s
- Prepare monthly management accounts to TB stage for managed SPV’s with detailed analysis of any movements
- Prepare all paperwork for handled SPV’s for audit & collaborate closely with auditors through the audit process
- Work closely with Producers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspect of the production is communicated at all times.
- Ad hoc projects as and when identified
Key Requirements
- Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar sized SME
- Must have or be working towards a recognised accountancy qualification
- Must be adaptable and self-motivated
- Must be a clear communicator
What We Offer:
- Hybrid Working – Minimum of 2 days working in studio.
- 25 paid holiday days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated)
- Up to 10 paid sick leave days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated)
- HSF Healthcare Scheme (available immediately - opt-in cash scheme)
- Life insurance (available immediately)
- Long Term Sickness Income protection (available immediately)
- Maternity Leave Payment
- Educational Assistance
Other perks that are available to BBF employees:
- Up to 10 days (in one block) in a calendar year Working from Anywhere Policy (after successful probation period)
- Employee Assistance Programme (available immediately)
- Bike to Work Scheme (available immediately)
- Tax Savers Scheme (available immediately)
- Specsavers Voucher (available immediately)
- Dog Friendly studio/policy.