With several years of accounting experience in TV drama and extensive hands-on expertise in crew and cast payroll, cost reporting, and expense reconciliation, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your production finance team. Currently serving as a 2nd Assistant Accountant at Warner Brothers on Waterloo Road, I bring a solid fo... Read More

With several years of accounting experience in TV drama and extensive hands-on expertise in crew and cast payroll, cost reporting, and expense reconciliation, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your production finance team. Currently serving as a 2nd Assistant Accountant at Warner Brothers on Waterloo Road, I bring a solid foundation in managing financial workflows, accuracy in budgeting and cost control, and a strong commitment to maintaining productive working relationships across departments. These skills are also paired with a proactive approach to maintaining compliance with industry standards; ensuring I have the ability to communicate effectively with both crew and cast agents about any changes in payroll requirements and to make sure the production is compliant across all projects.

Coupling this with a solid background working directly within the production office, I have developed an in-depth understanding of the processes that drive successful productions. This hands-on experience has provided me with valuable insights into areas such as cast contracts, call sheets, and scheduling, enhancing my ability to align financial tasks seamlessly with the production’s operational needs – e.g. cost implications if reshoots are needed, or if we need to double bank a whole crew, communicating with the Line Producer/Production executive the effects this may have on the cost manager and budget.

In my recent role, I have taken on responsibilities such as overseeing payroll (Sage Online), managing payment runs, and reconciling expenses to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. My proficiency in Excel and comprehensive understanding of financial formulas have been critical in streamlining budget planning and cost reporting processes. These skills are also utilised in providing cost breakdowns in insurance claims or when submitting funding requests. I thrive in high-paced environments where accuracy and attention to detail are essential, and I am particularly skilled at managing diverse accounting tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of productions.

Moreover, my role as a Payroll Accountant on So Awkward S8 for CBBC allowed me to develop robust skills in handling payroll intricacies for both cast and crew. I am well-versed in PAYE, self-employed, and loan-out payroll processing, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations. The collaborative nature of my roles has also reinforced my interpersonal skills, enabling me to work effectively with production teams and manage a small accounting team to meet deadlines and resolve any financial queries. Read Less