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Senior Financial Accountant - Entertainment

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £260 - £280 per day
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Clive Campbell
  • Contact Email: clive.campbell@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 19 September 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112471

A global entertainment company are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join the Finance Controllership and FP&A teams on a 6-month contract. This project role is supporting key transitional and project needs across our European entities.

What you'll do:

  • Lead tax & VAT documentation and compliance across Europe.
  • Support month-end close.
  • Contribute to entity wind-downs and balance sheet clearance.
  • Partner with FP&A on P&L reviews and variance analysis.
  • Provide ad hoc project support and mentor junior team members.

What we're looking for:

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in management accounts, reconciliations & external audit.
  • Proven leadership and communication skills, able to work across cultures.
  • Confident with Excel, PowerPoint, and operating in dynamic environments.

Experience with outsourced teams, SAP, or multinational corporations and an interest in the media & television industry would be massively beneficial!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.