National Occupational Standards for Production Accounting
The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the audio visual sector.
Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry. You may wish to download the complete document but it is also possible to browse the standards by job title, or search for specific units.
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National Occupational Standards for Production Accounting
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PA1 Record financial information and prepare the production's accounts![]()
PA2 Process payments on behalf of the production![]()
PA3 Conduct payroll![]()
PA4 Assist in administering the floats and petty cash of a production![]()
PA5 Contribute to monitoring production costs![]()
PA6 Use a computerised accounting system![]()
PA7 Prepare claims against insurance cover![]()
X1 Contribute to good working relationships ![]()
PA8 Maintain effective working relationships on Film and TV projects![]()
PA9 Contribute to a safe and secure Film and TV sets and production environments![]()
X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace![]()
PA10 Maintain effective performance![]()
PA11 Maintain an effective flow of cash and foreign currency arrangements![]()
PA12 Prepare budget plans for productions![]()
PA13 Monitor and record the costs of the production![]()
PA14 Contribute to controlling production expenditure![]()
PA15 Prepare and pursue insurance claims to completion![]()
PA16 Lead and develop others in order to provide quality accounting services![]()
PA17 Contribute to the probity of the production entity
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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