Financial Controller - Theatre

Financial Controller - Theatre UK-based theatrical production company managing multiple concurrent West End, touring, and international productions are looking for a Qualified ACA, ACCa, CIMA Financial Controller, accountable for the smooth financial management across the group. You will own the month-end close, bank reconciliation discipline, accrual policy enforcement, cash oversight, and management accounts across all entities. This is a hands-on role. You will lead a small finance team and report directly to the Managing Director. You will be the primary point of accountability for finance being in control - always reconcilable, always current, always explainable. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Multi-Entity Financial Control: Own and deliver the month-end close across all entities: bank reconciliations complete, accruals posted, intercompany confirmed, production accounts drafted. Enforce entity separation rules rigorously - every cost sits in the correct entity, intercompany loan accounts are used immediately, no blurred coding. Maintain and enforce the group's accrual policy: accrue anything above £1,000 or clearly recurring; weekly production accruals posted by performance week. Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and board-level reporting for all productions and SPVs. Own the bank reconciliation standard: every entity reconciled weekly, bank balance matching statement, oldest unreconciled item under 30 days. Production Finance: Deliver weekly production accounts for all running productions, distinguishing clearly between pre-production and running costs. Monitor budgets and cost reporting across multiple concurrent theatrical productions. Deliver accurate and timely royalty statements, including self-billing, minimum guarantees, and pool calculations. Oversee and assist with weekly and monthly payroll processes across shows as required, including running payrolls when needed for cover. Ensure weekly tour trading accruals (settlements, cast payroll, travel, theatre contra, royalties) are posted with the correct weekly class. Statutory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT returns (per SPV), PAYE, and Corporation Tax, working closely with the Managing Director and external advisors. Support Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) claims across production SPVs, maintaining clean cost categorisation to support claims. Act as primary financial point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel. Cash & Creditor Management: Own weekly cash oversight across all entities, maintaining an accurate group cash position. Actively manage creditors: weekly review of top creditors, due/overdue amounts, payment plans for the next 7-14 days, and supplier risk flags. Systems & Processes: Maintain and develop QuickBooks (per entity), payroll systems (QuickBooks Advanced), and Dext invoice processing workflows. Strengthen financial controls, authorisation procedures, and coding standards - every transaction correctly categorised, production-coded, and week-class tagged. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the finance function. Leadership & Team Management: Line manage the Production Finance Manager and Accounts Assistant(s), ensuring strong delivery, development, and clear ownership of responsibilities. Collaborate with Producers, General Managers, and external stakeholders. Maintain the weekly finance operating cadence: Monday finance control meeting, midweek production finance ops, Thursday cash and creditors review. Strategic Support: Advise the Managing Director and Producers on financial risk, opportunity, and sustainability. Support business planning, scenario modelling, and investor relations (including monthly investor reporting). Contribute to the company's long-term growth strategies. Person Specification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) - this is a non-negotiable requirement. Demonstrable experience owning month-end close across multiple entities or subsidiaries, ideally in a group structure. Strong technical accounting skills: accruals, prepayments, intercompany, bank reconciliations, management accounts. Hands-on operator comfortable in a small team - this is not a role where you delegate everything downward. Experience with QuickBooks (or comparable cloud accounting software) and confident with Excel/Google Sheets for modelling and reconciliation. Commercial awareness and ability to communicate financial position clearly to nonfinance stakeholders. Experience in theatre, live entertainment, film, or media production finance. Familiarity with Theatre Tax Relief, SPV structures, or investor reporting. Interest in process improvement, automation, and building scalable finance operations. Strong line/people management experience. 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.

Handle Recruitment are looking for a Social Media and Community Manager to join our clients leading beauty PR agency. This is a senior level hire, that is very strategy focused so we are looking for someone who has extensive experience within the beauty industry. Central London | HybridUp to £50,000 based on experience About the client: Our client is a full-funnel influencer marketing specialist with an extensive network of influential relationships and a proprietary nano and micro creator platform. As part of a globally renowned beauty-focused business, it delivers creative strategy, integrated marketing communications, audience-first brand experiences, and culturally connected social commerce powered by specialist expertise and proprietary technology. Our Clients Values: Creativity Inclusivity Positivity Excellence The Social Media & Community Manager plays a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections within our client's vibrant community of thousands of beauty creators, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and brand advocacy across the UK & IRE. An expert in social media and community management, this individual engages daily with members to spark meaningful conversations and ensure every touch point across social channels inspires, educates, and entertains with authority and a genuine passion for beauty. A true social native and natural relationship builder, the Social Media & Community Manager possesses deep knowledge of the social media landscape and the confidence to both create and appear in social-first content, as well as host offline community-building experiences. Passionate about beauty and digital culture, they bring fresh thinking and innovative ideas, staying ahead of evolving beauty, creator, and content trends to ensure community management remains best-in-class in a fast-moving social environment. This role also owns and delivers the overarching social strategy, driving growth across all channels through strong leadership, collaboration with the wider team, and active engagement with the community itself. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team that celebrates creativity and community, while shaping the future of beauty within the creator economy. Core Responsibilities: Lead and nurture the community of beauty creators, fostering genuine relationships and creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and advocacy Act as the voice of the brand within the community, engaging daily to spark meaningful conversations and celebrate creators Plan and host both online and offline community experiences, from workshops to creator events, strengthening engagement and connection Own end-to-end social strategy across all channels, ensuring the brand voice remains distinctive, consistent, and culturally relevant Develop and execute strategies to grow followers, engagement, and participation through organic and community-driven content Analyse social insights and performance data to continuously refine content formats, channel mix, and posting cadence Collaborate with creators, internal teams, and partners to deliver standout, social-first creative content Confidently create and appear in content, embodying the brand's tone of voice and visual identity Stay ahead of emerging social, beauty, and creator trends, bringing innovative ideas that elevate engagement Manage and mentor the Senior Social Media & Community Executive, driving excellence across content, engagement, and strategy Represent the voice of the community internally, sharing insights that inform brand direction and creator strategy Champion a data-driven mindset, defining success metrics and optimising performance through testing and iteration Proactively identify new tools, formats, and trends that enhance community experience and content impact Bring creativity and passion for beauty and social media to life across all social channels We are looking for someone who has 4+ years social and community management experience, with proven experience of growing platforms and communities. Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage. 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.  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.

Handle Recruitment are looking for an Events Operations Manager to join our clients global events portfolio.London | Hybrid - 3 days in office Up to £40,000 + 10% Bonus Lots of international travel opportunities!!The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their conference and exhibition team. The role focuses on delivering and managing high-quality international events across Europe, the Middle East, America, and Africa. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event operations, the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and meticulous attention to detail. This is a hybrid role (three days in the office) with onsite responsibilities during events, requiring international travel and occasional weekend or evening work. Key Responsibilities:Manage the operational delivery of multiple events worldwide from conception to completion.Oversee event operations budgets, planning, and forecasting to ensure financial targets are met.Collaborate with senior leadership on operational strategy for each event.Develop and manage event timelines, delegating tasks to team members as required.Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with venues and key contractors.Ensure all production, marketing, sales, and finance elements of events are coordinated effectively.Produce detailed technical information for exhibitors, including manuals and zone plans.Deliver sponsorship and exhibitor packages, including stands, branding, and features.Design and manage floor plans, event signage, and show guides.Oversee health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and Construction Phase Plans.Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for improvement.Participate in cross-team initiatives and working groups.Travel internationally as required and work flexible hours leading up to events.Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour:Proven experience in international conferences and exhibitions.Experience designing and coordinating feature builds for exhibitions.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong experience creating and managing event operations budgets, planning, and forecasting.Familiarity with event software platforms and onsite Health & Safety management. IOSH Managing Safely qualification desirable.Innovative thinker with the ability to produce standout events.Analytical mindset with a focus on continual process improvement.Quick to learn and embrace new technology and IT systems.Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.Excellent social and communication skills; comfortable working with all levels of an organisation.Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.Strong negotiation skills and effective time management. Apply below today to proceed your application! 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.