Production Accountant

Moore Kingston Smith

. Prepare and post weekly payroll journals, investigate unusual movements and variances .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including payroll journal preparation, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel to manage financial data and support production accounting in a client-focused environment.

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Accounting QualificationProduction Accounting ExperienceIntermediate Microsoft Excel SkillsExperience Using Accounting SoftwareExperience Preparing VAT Returns

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Hard Skills

Payroll Journal PreparationBank ReconciliationControl Account ReconciliationPurchase Ledger ReconciliationManagement Accounts ProductionVariance AnalysisRoyalty Statement PreparationFinancial ReportingYear-End Accounts PreparationTheatre Tax Relief Workings

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Problem SolvingAbility to Manage Multiple DeadlinesClient Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

XeroQuickBooksSage 50Microsoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

TheatreEntertainmentMediaProduction-Led Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and post weekly payroll journals, investigate unusual movements and variances
Maintain weekly bank, petty cash, purchase ledger, supplier payment and control account reconciliations
Prepare sales contra calculations and accounting adjustments
Produce weekly production accounts, including reconciliations, prepayments, accruals and variance analysis
Monitor actual production costs against budgets and cash-flow forecasts
Prepare royalty, merchandise royalty and profit distribution statements, reconcile control accounts and communicate payment information
Prepare VAT returns and support quarterly CT61 and FEU submissions
Complete government surveys and provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Prepare year-end accounting schedules to first-draft stage and assist with Theatre Tax Relief workings
Build relationships with clients and internal colleagues and travel to client premises in London when required
Report to the Assistant Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting Qualification or currently working towards one
Practical experience in production accounting, management accounting, bookkeeping or a similar finance role involving regular reporting and reconciliations
Experience preparing and posting journals, investigating discrepancies and explaining unusual movements
Hands-on experience of bank, control account and purchase ledger reconciliations, prepayments and accruals
Experience producing management or production accounts and reviewing actual costs against budgets or forecasts
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, filtering and maintaining reconciliation schedules
Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage 50 or a comparable system
Evidence of managing multiple deadlines and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving queries
Willingness to travel to client premises within London when required
Experience within theatre, entertainment, media or another production-led sector is desirable
Experience preparing royalty or profit distribution statements is desirable
Experience preparing VAT returns, CT61 or FEU submissions is desirable
Exposure to year-end accounts preparation or Theatre Tax Relief workings is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus three days off at Christmas
Hybrid working policy
Private Health Insurance
Access to Digicare+
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional subscriptions
Inclusive, diverse workplace with equity, inclusion, and flexibility