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National Occupational Standards for Production Accounting

Key area Functions  Main Task / National Occupational Standards  
Prepare budget plans for productions Prepare budget plans for productions  SKSPA12 Prepare budget plans for productions
Establish financial processes and procedures for productions Operate systems for monitoring spending on a production SKSPA14 Establish systems for controlling production expenditure
Engage with suppliers   SKSCMGS6 Procure external services or supplies in the creative industries*
Maintain petty cash, floats and foreign currency  SKSPA11 Maintain cash flow and foreign currency arrangements for a production
SKSPA4 Administer the floats and petty cash of a production
Manage and monitor budgets on productions  Process payments on behalf of the production  SKSPA2 Process payments for a production
Conduct payroll checks SKSPA3 Undertake the payroll process for a production
Monitor production costs SKSPA13 Monitor and record the costs of the production
SKSPA5 Monitor production budgets
Collate production budget information and maintain records Collect and collate information for the preparation of final accounts SKSPA1 Record financial information and prepare the production’s accounts
Contribute to the collation of information regarding sustainability  
Monitor compliance SKSPA17 Contribute to the probity of the production entity
Prepare claims for productions  Prepare claims against insurance cover  SKSPA7 Prepare insurance documentation and submit insurance claims
SKSPA15 Prepare and pursue insurance claims to completion
Complete and submit claims for UK or overseas film tax credit SKSPA18 Complete and submit claims for production tax credits
Manage self and work Manage and market yourself in creative industries SKSCMGS1 Manage and market your services in the creative industries*
Maintain production accounting knowledge and skills SKSCMGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries*
Manage productions SKSCMGS7 Manage projects in the creative industries*
Work with others  Collaborate with colleagues SKSCMGS10 Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries*
SKSCMGS11 Manage relationships with clients or customers in the creative industries*
Develop professional networks and contacts SKSCMGS12 Develop and use professional networks in the creative industries*
Manage others SKSCMGS8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries* 
SSKSCMGS9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries*
Health & Safety Personal health & safety responsibility PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety*

1.The Key Purpose of the standards within this suite has been agreed to describe competence and knowledge required to "provide financial management and budget handling throughout a production". 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

2. The above detailed Functional Map is intended to cover all functions and tasks for the production accounting and finance team on a production in the following roles: Production Accountant, 1st Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Production Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Cashier, Payroll assistant.  

Do you agree?

Yes

No

3.There has been discussion about changing the title of the NOS suite from Production Accounting to Production Accounting and Finance.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

4. The following NOS has been proposed for removal as all finance systems are now online: SKSPA6 Use computerised accounting systems.

Do you agree? 

Yes

No

5. The following NOS has been proposed for removal, SKSPA8 Maintain effective working relationships on film and TV projects, as content is covered by SKSCMGS10 Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries* and/or SKSCMGS11 Manage relationships with clients or customers in the creative industries.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

6. The following NOS has been proposed for removal, SKSPA10 Maintain effective performance, as content is covered by SKSCMGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries and SKSCMGS3 Manage your work in the creative industries.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

7. The following NOS has been proposed for removal, SKSPA16 Lead and develop others in order to provide quality accounting services as the content is covered by SKSCMG8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries and SKSCMG9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

8. The following NOS has been proposed for removal, SKSPA9 Contribute to safe and secure film and TV sets and production environments, as the content is covered by PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

9. One of the statements in standard SKSPA2 refers to the following task “Schedule payments in order to gain optimum value in terms of supply from individual suppliers”. 

Is this still a Production Accounting task?

Yes

No

10. Also in SKSPA2 there is a reference to the following knowledge requirement: “Legal requirements relating to cheques, including crossings and endorsements”.  

Do we still need to refer to cheques?

Yes

No

11. The title of the standard SKSPA2 Process payment on behalf of the production has been changed to Process payments for a production. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

12. The title of the standard SKAPA3 has been changed to Undertake the payroll process for a production. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

13. The title of the standard SKSPA4 Assist with administering the floats and petty cash for a production has been changed to Administer the floats and petty cash for a production. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

14. The title of the standard SKSPA5 Contributing to monitor production costs has been changed to Monitor production budgets. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

15. The title of the standard SKSPA7 Prepare claims against insurance cover has been changed to Prepare insurance documentation and submit insurance claims. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

16. Can you confirm that PA4 and PA11 cover different aspects of dealing with petty cash? 

Yes

No

17. The title of the standard SKSPA14 Contribute to controlling production expenditure has been changed to Establish systems for controlling production expenditure. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

18. Can you please confirm that SKSPA7 and SKSPA15 cover different aspects and levels of responsibility when it comes to insurance claims. SKSPA7 covers more junior tasks related to preparing the insurance claim while SKSPA15 covers higher level responsibilities of pursuing insurance claims. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

19. Can you please check SKSPA18 and make recommendations on what else should be included as part of this task?

20. Does the standard titled SKSPA17 Contribute to the probity of the production entity cover accounting or production management tasks?

Accounting

Production management

 

21. Please share any other comments and suggestions you might have on any of the standards in this consultation in the box below.