Production Accountant in London

Job-ID: 1609Category: Finance and AccountingLocation: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; London, London, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-10Closes: 2026-11-25Workplace: MediaCity, Manchester OR White City, London + Hybrid The team..The Media & Entertainment (M&E) Finance team operates as a trusted advisor to the division within an environment that is both creative and commercially focused. As the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster and streamer, M&E reaches millions of viewers daily through ITVX and our linear channels. Sport sits at the very heart of this output, an unrivalled range of free-to-air coverage through a portfolio that stretches from major international tournaments to emerging sports.The role..We’re looking for a Production Accountant (Sport) to join our team on a permanent basis. You will provide critical production finance support to Sport Production Management and the wider M&E Finance team.In this hands-on, high-impact role, you will work with production teams to deliver accurate, timely financial control and meaningful insight. You will manage actuals and production cost-reporting cycles, oversee purchase order and freelancer payment approvals, mitigate potential overspends, and assist with production setups and wrap-downs. This is an ideal role for a collaborative TV production accountant who thrives under tight broadcast timelines and enjoys working closely with production teams.Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:Support Production Management to manage production finances: task code management, allocation of transactions, coding queries resolution, management of journals and credits, monitoring of VATManage actuals and the cost reporting cycle for productions, proactively identifying any variances and helping to mitigate for any overspendsDevelop and maintain budgetary control over productions and provide financial reporting to the production team Liaise between production teams, finance teams and other stakeholders to ensure an accurate and efficient flow of transactional information, and prompt and accurate payments of staff and suppliers in line with company policyApproval of Purchase Orders and expenses up to delegated limits, ensuring accurate codingApprove freelancer contracts via Freecon (or equivalent) ensuring correct coding and that correctly forecast in cost manager. Set up and approve talent payments in Talentpay (or equivalent) or, for talent in scope for IR35, process payments via Payroll Ensure credit card expenses are submitted by the production team on a timely basis throughout production and at production endCritically analyse production budgets and suggest and implement cost control measures where appropriateWhere applicable/appropriate:Assist with production budgeting, rebaselining and forecasting, ensuring budget lines are assigned to correct task codes to enable accurate data collection and spend analysisAssist with regional spend reporting, overseas production hedging requests and dual reporting, and maximisation of regional incentives.Assist production set up and close down, including attendance at key meetings and close-down activities (final cost reporting, commitment closures, and creditor reconciliations)Assist with year-end and half year auditCollaborate with other Finance and Business teams (e.g. Business Affairs, Tax, HR etc) and external auditors during half-year and year-end audits.Champion best practice across financial controls and platformsSkills you’ll need (minimum criteria)A finance-based degree and/or professional accounting qualification, or equivalent qualification by experience (QBE).Proven, demonstrable track record as a TV Production Accountant.Proven experience managing diverse budget sizes and concurrent production projects, ideally with sport-specificDemonstrated ability and willingness to establish excellent working relationships across both Finance and Production Management communitiesStrong coordination and planning skills with the capability to deliver high-calibre work against tight production timetablesHigh-quality analytical, problem-solving, and cost-control skillsProven resilience with the ability to maintain composure, adapt, and deliver under live broadcast time pressure, challenges, and changeOther things we’re looking for (key criteria)Practical knowledge of HMRC Film & TV Industry guidelines, including IR35 and freelance engagement rulesExperience working with overseas productions, currency hedging, and multi-currency transactionsWorking knowledge of regional production spend reporting frameworksExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to creative and non-financial crewsA proactive, "get stuck in" mentality with a collaborative and adaptable approachAlignment with core ITV behaviours—Digital Mindset, Creativity & Mindset, Be Agile, Clarity & Pace, Collaboration, and Cultivate Resilience.Potential ChallengesSpecific days in the office may vary flexibly based on production filming schedules and live sport requirements.May require travel within the UK depending on project and event broadcast locations.Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.About the organizationITV is for everyone. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above). We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability. * There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications. Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it. ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyoneGenerous holiday allowance, plus you can buy moreAnnual bonus opportunityCompetitive pension contributionSave as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV sharesWellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy lifeMore about our benefitsAbout the companyYour work matters to millions. Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. 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