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Cashier

Handles petty cash floats and on-the-day cash for unit (UK production office).

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Issue and reconcile floats
• Cash advances logging
• Liaise Assistant Accountant

Reports to

Production Accountant

Works with

Accounts team, Runners, HoDs for floats

Career path

Production Runner / Secretary → Cashier → Assistant Accountant

Day to day

Issue floats; collect receipts; reconcile daily; safeguard cash; follow accountant controls.

Call times

Production office often opens earlier than unit; coordinators hit call-sheet deadlines the night before. Runners may open base early. Night shoots flip office cover — check the sheet.

What to wear

Smart-casual in office; blacks if on set; weather layers for location runs; comfortable shoes for long days.

Tools & kit

Laptop/phone, chargers, notebook, production office kit; runner bags for runs.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Excel float sheets
• Movie Magic / Excel / Google Sheets
• StudioBinder / Yamdu / Wrapbook / CrewStart / Team Engine as used
• Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
• ChatGPT for draft emails/checklists (human check before send)

Related roles

Assistant Accountant, Production Coordinator

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