ScreenSkills HETV and film accounts industry transfer programme

Do you work in finance and love television and film?

ScreenSkills high-end TV and film accounts industry transfer programme is seeking talented individuals working in finance roles outside the screen industries who would like to  join the growing and dynamic world of TV drama and film production by transferring their skills into production accounting.

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills Film and High-End TV Skills Funds made up of contributions from high-end TV productions and films made in the UK. This programme is being delivered by Lightforge Academy.

Who it's for

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK resident and have the right to work here
• Have 5+ years industry experience in accounting roles outside the industry
• Be serious about a career in television and film accounts
• Be available to attend all the sessions of the online training

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.

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.

What it covers

Participants will get access to 17 online training modules which will be enhanced by four online tutorial sessions with leading television and film industry professionals. 

The course content will include:

• Accounting processes and procedures
• Accounts payable & reporting
• Petty cash, payroll, budgeting  
• The role of first assistant production accountant
• Overview of budgeting systems used by industry
• Practical case studies
• Soft skills

The course will run on the following dates: 

• 3 May, 2023 from 18:00 to 19:00
• 10 May, 2023 from 18:00 to 19:00
• 17 May, 2023 from 18:00 to 19:00
• 24 May, 2023 from 18:00 to 19:00

In addition there will be a 'meet the employers' gathering for each cohort. 

Following the course, 25 paid placements will be be awarded to a number of participants on high-end TV dramas and feature films throughout the UK.

By the end of the training, participants will have gained a broad understanding of how the high-end TV and film industries work and a detailed understanding of the role and requirements of a production accountant.

How to apply

Click ‘apply now’ to apply for your place.

Deadline for applications 25 April 2023