Senior HR Business Partner - Creative Agency

Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit (Maternity Cover) - Film & TVGlobal entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in film, television, home entertainment and digital distribution are looking for a Head of Statutory Reporting and Audit.Reporting into EVP Finance, UK Director you will be responsible for submission of all external UK company reporting, including maintaining accounting records, statutory financial reporting and audit, royalty reporting, tax matters and supervising the finance team members for the UK. The desired person should be a self-starter a proven track record and with previous Statutory reporting and team management experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:FINANCIAL REPORTING:Manage drafting and initial review of the year end individual and consolidated statutoryaccounts for audit.Manage the year end external audit process with and ensure all information is available and provided on time to the auditors.Keep up to date with new technical releases affecting the company such as developments in IFRS and US GAAP accounting rules and corporation tax legislation.Maintain control of the royalty reporting and royalty audits ensuring statements are prepared, reviewed and distributed to required timescales.REGULATORY:Ensure all accounting records are kept and maintained to comply with internal and external controls and legislation.Ensure the quarterly UK VAT returns are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time.Ensure all UK Corporation Tax returns are filed on time.Suggest and implement improvements to working practices and controls.Ensure all reporting submissions made to different regulatory bodies are timely and accurateLiaise with other departments and external advisors as appropriate to ensure that all relevant areas (legal, regulation requirements, corporation tax, VAT etc) have been considered in the financial reporting process.Manage the Internal audit process.TEAM MANAGEMT:Day to day management of the Statutory Reporting Senior Manager, Assistant Financial Accountant & Royalty AccountantTeam development and trainingPerformance management for teamAd hoc guidance for other members of the teamOTHER AREAS:Support the EVP in adding value and challenging the status quo in other areas of the business to optimize business performance and profitability.Report any areas of financial and regulatory risk to EVP of Finance and suggest and implement suitable controls to mitigate these.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to review all new deals and acquisitions for all areas related to UK to determining how to account for these and communicate this to the relevant staff members booking the entries.Manage any IT changes impacting financial systems and regulatory reporting, ensure communication and training is provided to any relevant business areas as required.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to provide advice to legal and commercial teams on financial matters including helping advise on deal structures.Other ad hoc duties as required. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:Qualified accountant with experience (ACA or ACCA or equivalent)Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRSAble to work with internal and external stakeholdersExperience dealing with regulatory bodiesExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley act regulationsExperience managing the audit processExperience preparing statutory accountsExperience managing tax matters including VAT and Corporation TaxStrong organisational and communication skillsStrong team management experienceStrong Excel skills 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.

A leading publishing company are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team.This is a broad generalist role where you'll partner with leaders across the organisation, supporting areas such as employee relations, performance, development, and learning & development. You'll also play a key role in contributing to wider people initiatives and using insight to support better decision-making.The ideal candidate will bring solid HRBP experience, ideally within a creative environment with a passion or interest in L&D. You'll be confident influencing and coaching stakeholders and able to combine commercial awareness with strong emotional intelligence.They operate a hybrid policy, with 3 days in their London office.This is an opportunity to join an organisation where HR has a seat at the table, and gives you the space to make a meaningful impact.If you'd like to hear more, please apply now. 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.

We're on the lookout for a brilliant business partner for one for our iconic creative clients! This is a London HQ'd organisation of around 2000 employees, with a typical creative culture they move at pace as their offering evolves and the business continues to grow. The role: You'll be partnering with a small but complex business area in a true business partnering remit, building high level relationships with leaders, working on a wide range of people projects and activity from talent and performance through to org design, employee relations, and change. As its a small client group you will build relationships at all levels and be a real face of HR, and happy to be that go-to person. You will not line manage officially, but will work very closely with your specialist colleagues to deliver impactful strategy around L&D and DEI What you'll bring: Solid HR Generalist BP experience, ideally gained in a fast-moving or creative environmentA strategic approach as well as a roll sleeves up attitude, you're happy to get stuck into the nitty gritty when requiredEmotional intelligence and a flexible approach - you'll keep calm when things get busy and be able to push back on demanding stakeholders with easeA team player attitude - this team is a collaborative bunch and that all in it together mentality is key!A passion for what you do and a progressive thinking approach when it comes to HRThe role is based in central London and hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 from home. Salary range they are considering around £75-80k base.If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more, please apply 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.