Sales Ledger Accountant - Film & TV

Handle Recruitment are looking for a Senior Events Operations Manager to join our clients global events portfolio.12 month FTC London | Hybrid - 3 days in officeUp to £55,000 + 10% BonusLots of international travel opportunities!!The Opportunity:This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of large-scale, international events. Working with a market-leading events business, you'll oversee complex projects from early planning stages to onsite execution, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time.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. Key Responsibilities: Lead the operational delivery of large conferences and exhibitions across multiple sectors Collaborate with the Head of Operations to implement strategic plans for event portfolios Manage and develop an operations team, overseeing projects and responsibilities Handle budgets, including forecasting, financial reporting, and cost negotiations Maintain supplier and venue relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour: Proven experience delivering large, international conferences and exhibitions Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills IOSH or similar health & safety qualification, with knowledge of contract review Excellent organisation skills, capable of managing multiple projects at once Flexible approach, including international travel, evening, and weekend work during events Apply below today to proceed your application!     Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for a proactive and passionate Creative Sync Executive to manage and grow relationships with key production music clients, including broadcasters, production companies, post-production houses and music supervisors. You'll provide music searches, supervision, licensing and quotations while identifying new business opportunities and increasing music usage and revenue. This is a client-facing role requiring excellent relationship management, commercial awareness and a passion for music. Some evening industry events may be required. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop existing client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. Deliver music searches, supervision, licensing, quotations and clearances. Increase music usage, licensing requests and revenue across your client portfolio. Achieve client outreach KPIs through calls, meetings, emails and networking. Provide personalised client support, including website demonstrations and catalogue guidance. Analyse client activity to identify growth opportunities and support catalogue development. Attend client meetings and industry events. About You Essential Previous experience in a client-facing account management role. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft 365. Self-motivated, proactive and commercially minded. Passionate about music with broad genre knowledge. Desirable Knowledge of MCPS licensing. Experience in music supervision or the music, media or broadcasting industries. Experience using CRM systems. 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.

Freelands Foundation is looking for a Head of Finance to deliver and contribute to Freelands Foundation's financial strategy to enable the Foundation to achieve its ambitious strategic objectives. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the scaling of the Foundation over the next few years, including a major capital project for our Errol Street building, a significant expansion of key programmes, and reaching new audiences for our work. This opportunity is perfect for a qualified chartered accountant with at least five years' experience at a senior level, who is excited and ready to bring their skills to a growing team with the aim of making a real impact in art education. We are looking for someone with significant experience working in the charity sector in a finance leadership position, with in-depth knowledge of both UK Charity SORP requirements and US Private Foundation regulations. Job Description - Role purpose Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Foundation's Finance function, leading on all reporting, payments and compliance. This role will also deliver and contribute to Freelands Foundation's financial strategy by managing financial planning and running accounting systems, ensuring that they meet Freelands Foundation's strategic objectives and align with our values. The Head of Finance will line manage the Finance Officer. Role responsibilities - Financial strategy and planning Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, working collaboratively with departmental budget holders to ensure expenditure is accurately monitored and any variances are clearly understood. Conduct scenario modelling and financial analysis to support new programmes, grant rounds and capital projects. Maintain accurate cashflow forecasts to allow appropriate drawdowns from the Foundation's investment portfolio. Manage relationships with the Foundation's banking partners and financial software providers, ensuring a high level of service and that all tools are fit for purpose. Produce monthly management accounts to provide the Foundation's leadership with accurate and timely information on the financial health of the organisation. Prepare high-quality financial reports and papers for the Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees. Manage the year-end audit process and produce statutory accounts compliant with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, Lead on the preparation of the Foundation's US tax filings, including the FBAR, 9990PF and estimated tax payments. Prepare and submit UK Corporation Tax returns when necessary. Prepare and submit the Foundation's P11D reporting. Payments Manage the Foundation's bi-weekly payments process, ensuring all suppliers and expenses are paid accurately and on a timely basis. Liaise with the Programmes team to ensure that all grant payments are made promptly and accurately, in line with our governance processes. Lead the monthly Payroll process for employees and temporary workers, including payments of salaries, benefits and employment taxes. Compliance and risk management Ensure the Foundation adheres to all relevant accounting standards & regulatory requirements, including the Charity SORP & US Private Foundations 5% min distribution rule. Ensure all financial controls are complied with and continuously seek improvements to our internal processes to minimise risk. Put procedures in place to protect the organisation from financial fraud and conduct relevant training to ensure all team members are aware of the latest risks. Team leadership and business partnering Provide inspiring and supportive line management to the Finance Officer, with clear objectives and effective ongoing performance management. Support the wider organisation in finance-related decision-making, including upskilling the wider organisation in financial awareness. Ensure the Foundation's financial processes enable the wider team to achieve their strategic objectives, actively seeking feedback on ways to improve the service Finance provides. Freelands Foundation contribution Undertake such tasks that are needed to deliver this role's responsibilities. Work in cooperation with colleagues across the organisation, providing support and cover as needed within available time and resource. Undertake organisational training as required. Work within the organisation's agreed policies and processes, confirming such with a senior manager where clarity is needed. Uphold the organisation's values and mission in all internal and external interactions undertaken on behalf of Freelands Foundation. Person Specification - Essential Experience At least five years' experience working in the charity sector in senior-level finance positions. Substantial senior-level experience working with external auditors on annual audits and tax filings. Knowledge In-depth knowledge of the UK Charity SORP requirements. In-depth knowledge of US Private Foundation federal and state regulations. Good working knowledge of Xero software and Expensify. Qualifications - Qualified chartered accountant: CIMA, or ACCA, or ACA. Apply now 😊andrew@handle.co.uk 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.

Financial Analyst - Film & TV Highly successful international Film & TV company are looking for a Finalist/Newly Qualified CIMA/ACCA Financial Analyst to join their London based team. As Finance Analyst, you will have oversight over the fastest growing and ever-changing parts of the business. The role: Commercial analysis across both the company and competitors including sales charting, price tracking, competitor analysis, sales curves, customer and market trend analysis. Business partnering Heads of Departments and commercial team including controlling budgets, providing recommendations and post campaign analysis on platform/genre specific marketing, title selection and commercial negotiations. Supporting the investment appraisal process by providing insights and data to aid decision making. Preparation, maintenance and continuous improvement of forecasts and budgets in conjunction with the commercial and finance teams, feeding into the overall company. Preparing and submitting pre and post release updates to parent company and relevant 3rd parties including grants. Business partner management accountants to support month end analysis Adhoc reporting and analysis, including reviewing and assisting (where necessary) with invoices and cash allocations and supporting the wider finance team as required. Person specification: Strong Excel skills including nested formulas, vlookups, pivot tables & sumifs. Minimum of 24 months experience in an analyst role. Finalist / Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) Passion for the film industry and regular interaction with content. Proactive with positive can-do attitude and attention to detail. Desirable skills: PowerBI / Powerquery / Workflows 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.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Music Operations Assistant to join a successful music publishing company on a temporary basis. This role requires proven experience in digital music distribution and metadata management, with the ability to work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Main Responsibilities:Manage and submit a high volume of digital releases, with a particular focus on catalogue delivery.Prepare and compile releases for DSP distribution, ensuring all elements (metadata, audio assets and artwork) are in place.Maintain accurate release records in the internal content management system (OpenPlay) across all catalogues.Ensure metadata is accurate, complete and meets delivery standards for ingestion by DSPs.Distribute completed releases downstream via FUGA, ensuring timely and correct delivery.Support publishing administration tasks, including copyright queries, writer splits and setlist submissions.Assist the Licensing team with WAV supply, label copy and clearance queries.Work with the Production team to schedule new physical product releases.Key Requirements:Available immediately with no notice period.Proven experience in digital music distribution, metadata management or a similar administrative role within the music industry.Strong understanding of digital supply chain processes and familiarity with music distribution platforms (e.g., FUGA, OpenPlay).Excellent attention to detail.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise across departments and external partners.Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with digital asset management systems. If you have the relevant experience and are available immediately, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today! 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 UK events business are looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day finance function, including purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations, supplier payment runs, company credit cards, invoice processing and maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50. We're looking for someone with 2-3 years' bookkeeping or accounts experience, strong attention to detail, good Excel skills and previous experience using Sage 50. Experience within the events, hospitality or travel sector would be advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, collaborative business with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a supportive team environment. 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 are seeking a highly organised and proactive Agent Assistant to provide short-term support within a busy TV/Film agency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment, with the possibility of being considered for future cover opportunities. Key Responsibilities Responding to client enquiries Managing the client email inbox Creating invoices (experience with Bradbury Phillips is a bonus, but not essential) Tracking invoices Chasing late payments Setting up and managing client auto-responses Updating the website Creating and scheduling social media posts Writing pitch materials (toplines, biographies, and emails) Supporting with ad hoc office tasks (e.g. post office runs, greeting guests, answering phones, kitchen duties) Updating client diaries Sending call sheets and travel documents to clients Sending contracts via DocuSign, tracking progress, and filing completed documents Key Requirements: Available immediately (no notice period) Previous administrative or assistant experience (agency or entertainment industry preferred but not essential) Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively under pressure Confident communicator with a professional phone manner Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Discreet, reliable, and able to handle confidential information A genuine interest in TV/Film and the entertainment industry   Start Date: ASAPDuration: 2 weeks (with potential for additional cover work in the future)   If you are available immediately, 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.