Accounts Trainee

Accounts Trainee – Key Information

Post Accounts Trainee
Salary Scale Real Living Wage – currently £12.60 per hour
Scheme  Production, Craft and Technical Scheme
Estimated Start Date April 2025

Job Description

The Accounts Trainee will carry out tasks under the direction of the Production Accountant, which typically include data entry, filing and paperwork. They will work across all aspects of the Accounts Department to learn as much as possible. They must have an enthusiasm to learn on the job by assisting and contributing towards many different elements of accountancy practices specific to film production.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input financial data into the accounting system.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records.
• Support the processing of invoices and payments via payroll, purchase card or accounts payable.
• Assist with bank and VAT reconciliations.
• Compile data for budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Understanding tax and IR35 regulations – ensuring information is collated for HMRC reporting.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven ability to work with numbers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a financial, clerical or data processing environment OR relevant Third Level academic qualification in eg Accounting / Finance / Bookkeeping
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including functions relevant to financial analysis.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.

Equal Opportunities Statement
“We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.”

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to the employment of disabled people, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS does not guarantee a job. However, its objective is to ensure a guaranteed number of disabled applicants, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role they have applied for, are offered an interview.

Pre-Employment Checks
To be officially appointed at Northern Ireland Screen, all candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be required to undergo an Access NI Basic Disclosure Check. Human Resources will provide further guidance once a candidate has been provisionally offered the position.