Financial Accountant, Production Accounting

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom NBC Universal Full time
Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join Universal Filmed Entertainment Group in the Production Accounting team in central London. The team plays a key role in the accounting and compliance support for UK film production entities at Universal Pictures and Focus Features. UK productions have included some of our biggest shows; Fast X, Jurassic World 3 and Wicked. The team works closely with several stakeholders across the business including the finance executives in LA, the tax team, external auditors and the productions.

The Financial Accountant will work closely with the Finance Director to support the statutory filing of accounts for over 50 companies. The role owns the audit support process for entities with contingent compensation (participations and residuals). The role will also have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting of Universal Pictures Limited (the holding company) and VAT returns for the group.

Key Responsibilities

UPL (Universal Pictures Limited):
  • Obtain approvals and process payments (including initiation of payment in the banking tool, and SAP journals).
  • Process allocation of cash receipts in the bank account to respective productions (e.g. VAT, tax credits, return of investments).
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Calculate and post journals for management fees and accruals.
  • Produce quarterly management accounts for UPL and upload supporting documentation for any reconciling items into the Blackline reporting tool.
  • Create quarterly invoices for participations and residuals to be included in UPL.
Contingent Compensation Entities
  • Create quarterly invoices for participations and residuals to be included in UK accounts and VAT returns.
  • Prepare annual draft accounts for auditors
  • Reconcile accounts to tax credit calculation and participation statements.
  • Point of contact for statutory audits and provide support as requested.
Tax

Complete quarterly FEU Return forms (withholding taxes on participations paid).
  • Prepare monthly individual VAT returns for productions where required (i.e. where there is no UK production accountant available).
  • Prepare quarterly Group VAT return for UPL.
Other
  • Prepare and reconcile data required for production entity audits (cost reports, trial balances, participations and residuals data).
  • Where required download invoices and journals for audit samples from the Box (digital storage tool).
  • Provide additional ad-hoc support with audit requests.
  • Prepare reporting for ONS (Office of National Statistics).
  • Manage post delivered to office for UPL and UK film productions
Qualifications

About You...

Relationship builder - able to flex style, understand needs, build a strong network and work within a matrixed environment.

Entrepreneurial - a self-starter, who is tenacious, independent, driven and proactive.

Willing to get stuck in - hard worker, who is not rigid with the ability to prioritise, manage own time and respond quickly and efficiently.

Conscientious - consistent with clear attention to detail.

Trusted to deliver - autonomous, taking on ownership and responsibility for tasks.

Connected to content - enjoy watching and talking about our IP.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (if applicable)
  • An accredited professional finance qualification (preferable ACA or ACCA or international equivalent), at least 1 to 2 years PQE.
  • Experience of an audit process from a top tier accounting firm.
  • Confident with financial systems. SAP experience beneficial, but not essential.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to effectively manage multiple deliverables and work under pressure when required.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail with proven accuracy.
  • TV, Media and relevant industry experience is preferable.
Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .

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