Production Accountant

Working Pattern: This is primarily a studio-based role. We value face-to-face collaboration and expect people to be present when projects and the team need them, while maintaining a flexible, trust-based approach when working from home makes sense. About the Role StudioB Production is growing, and this role has been created as part of that growth. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Accountant to join the team and become an embedded part of how the business operates day-to-day. StudioB is a world-class creative agency and production studio on a creative charge. Our Production Accountant plays a crucial role in bringing structure, precision and commercial insight to our productions, ensuring teams can focus on creating exceptional work while maintaining strong financial control. This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll work closely with Producers, the Head of Production, the Head of Agency and Leadership Team, becoming a trusted commercial partner across the business. You'll support projects from pitch stage through to delivery, helping ensure budgets remain commercially sound, productions stay financially on track and margins are protected. StudioB is a fast-paced, high-growth environment where multiple productions, clients and priorities run simultaneously. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys juggling competing deadlines, switching between projects and maintaining exceptional attention to detail while keeping teams informed and financially aligned. You'll be the only full-time finance person in the studio, making you the first point of contact for finance across the business. You'll work closely with our fractional finance partners who provide senior financial oversight and strategic guidance. We're looking for someone who genuinely connects with what we're building and is excited by the opportunity to grow with us long-term. We see this as a role for someone looking to develop into a Senior Production Accountant position within the next 1-2 years and play a meaningful role in shaping the future finance function at StudioB. What You'll Be Doing Production Finance Production finance sits at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with Producers and the Head of Production to ensure budgets are accurate, commercially sound and actively managed throughout the life of every project. Responsibilities include: Building, reviewing and managing multiple production budgets simultaneously across different clients, production stages and delivery timelines Supporting productions from pitch stage through delivery, distribution and final cost reporting Reviewing predicted costs with Producers and challenging assumptions where required Confidently questioning budgets, cost plans and forecasts where something doesn't look right Identifying cost risks, budget overruns and margin concerns before they become issues Tracking actual spend against budget throughout productions and providing real-time visibility to stakeholders Producing accurate cost reports and financial updates throughout the production lifecycle Supporting Producers with budget planning and helping them understand financial implications and project performance Reviewing project profitability and margin performance across productions Providing commercial insight and recommendations to improve project profitability Supporting the Head of Agency with rolling weekly and monthly forecasting across studio and agency activity Ensuring productions remain financially controlled while supporting creative excellence Helping establish best-in-class production finance processes as the business scales Financial Operations Alongside production finance responsibilities, you'll support the wider finance function and contribute to the overall financial health of the business. Responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts with clear and concise commentary Maintaining a rolling 13-week cashflow forecast Supporting month-end and year-end close processes Maintaining Xero and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date Supporting invoicing, credit control and revenue recognition processes Supporting reconciliations and financial reporting requirements Assisting with statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit preparation Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day finance queries across the business Working closely with leadership to provide financial insight and commercial recommendations Systems & Process Improvement As StudioB continues to grow, we're looking for someone who enjoys improving how things work. Responsibilities include: Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting Working with our fractional finance partners to build scalable finance systems Bringing ideas, best practices and lessons learned from previous businesses and production environments Supporting the implementation of automation and AI-driven efficiencies Documenting processes and helping build a finance function that scales with the business Contributing ideas that improve visibility, reporting accuracy and financial control Helping create smarter, more efficient ways of working across production finance About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about production finance and wants to build a long-term career within a fast-growing creative business. You will already have strong experience working as a Production Accountant and be comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with Producers, Department Heads and Leadership teams. Experience & Knowledge Minimum 5 years' experience as a Production Accountant, ideally within production, media, content, creative, advertising, TV, film, agency or project-based environments Strong understanding of the production lifecycle from pitch stage through delivery, distribution and final cost reporting Experience building, managing and monitoring production budgets across multiple projects simultaneously Strong knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, P&Ls and production finance controls Comfortable working across multiple currencies, projects, budgets and deadlines Experience using Xero and finance systems to maintain accurate financial records and reporting Experience supporting management accounts, forecasting and wider financial operations Commercial & Production Mindset Able to review production budgets critically and challenge assumptions where required Confident discussing predicted costs with Producers and identifying areas of financial risk Comfortable signing off on cost plans and ensuring productions remain financially on track Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot margin issues, budget overruns and opportunities for improvement Able to translate financial information into practical, actionable insights for non-finance teams Understands the balance between supporting creative teams and maintaining strong financial discipline Systems, Technology & AI Naturally proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail Able to bring ideas, best practices and lessons learned from previous businesses to improve how production finance operates at StudioB Excited by systems, automation and scalable ways of working Confident using AI tools to improve workflows, reduce manual administration and enhance reporting Ideally has experience building, implementing or contributing to AI tools, automations or process improvements Curious about how technology can improve finance, reporting and operational efficiency Personal Qualities Strong communicator who builds trust and credibility across teams Hands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves when needed Calm under pressure and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth business where priorities can shift quickly Comfortable managing multiple productions, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Ambitious and excited by the opportunity to grow with the business Looking to develop into a Senior Production Accountant role within the next 1-2 years Why StudioB? You'll have real ownership from day one, a team that's glad you're there, and the opportunity to build your career within a creative business that's genuinely on the move. You'll work directly with Producers, Leadership and Finance Partners, gaining exposure and responsibility that would typically take years to achieve in larger organisations. This is a role where your work will be seen, your ideas will matter, and your impact will be felt. The Perks of Studio B Performance & Wellbeing Coaching - Access to ongoing 1-to-1 and coaching designed to support your performance, mindset, and overall well-being, helping you manage pressure, build resilience, and perform at your best. A Culture That Actually Lives Its Values - We care about how people feel at work. Expect a supportive, high-energy environment where people are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and do their best work. Make a Real Impact - Your work won't get lost. You'll be part of a team where ideas matter, and contributions are seen. Offsites & Away Days - Join regular team offsites, away days and creative sessions designed to bring the team together, spark ideas and celebrate wins. Ownership & Autonomy - Take real ownership of your projects, client relationships and workflows, with the trust to make decisions and drive things forward. Celebrating the Wins - From project wrap-ups to team moments, we make time to recognise great work and celebrate what the team achieves together. A Front-Row Seat to Growth - Join a fast-growing company at an exciting stage, with the opportunity to help shape how we scale, improve and build for the future. At StudioB, we don't just focus on what you do; we invest in who you become. Alongside real opportunities for growth in a fast-scaling environment, you'll have access to performance and wellbeing coaching designed to help you manage pressure, build resilience, and perform at your best. We're building a culture where people feel supported, challenged, and energised, because we believe that's where the best work comes from. Before you get started, a quick heads up! At Studio B, we actively use AI tools to move faster and work smarter, and we're excited about candidates who do the same. However, for this application, we'd love to hear your own voice and thinking. Please avoid using AI to generate your answers as applications that appear heavily AI-generated may not be progressed.