Events Operations Manager

HQ Financial Accountant - Computer GamingGround breaking and rapidly expanding international Computer Gaming business are looking for a part or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to join their London based teamRole mission: To ensure accurate end-to-end delivery of period-end close, balance sheet integrity and statutory-ready financial reporting for HQ entities. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial controls, ensures compliance with accounting policies, improve processes and support decision-making across the business.How is success defined in this role?To ensure timely month-end close process, ensuring accurate HQ reporting with no disruption to business deliverablesDevelop sound understanding of audit requirements, financial controls and maintaining audit-ready working papers.Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, data integrity and scalability as HQ continues to grow.Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant IFRS accounting standards, tax requirements and regulatory obligations.Act as a trusted partner to department leads and management teams - supporting them with accounting guidance, reviewing submissions and supporting on local reporting challenges. What you'll do: KeydeliverablesMonth-end close: Prepare month-end close reporting for the HQ Group, ensuring timely, accurate and complete deliveryFinancial reporting: Prepare monthly financial reporting packs, including P&L, Balance Sheet and supporting schedules, ensuring outputs are audit-readyAccruals and GL analysis: Determine and post journals, accruals, provisions and reclasses, applying appropriate accounting judgement and documentation standardsIntercompany work: Manage intercompany accounting for entities in scope, including intercompany recharges, reconciliations, query resolution and supporting settlement.Business Partnering: Partner with budget holders to ensure accurate period recognition and financial impact, proactively address risks and challenge assumptions.Fixed Assets & IFRS16: Oversee fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation and register integrity. Ensure accurate IFRS16 accounting, including monthly postings and balance sheet reporting.Tax, Audit & Statutory reporting: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT Returns and related reconciliations for the UK entity, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Support local statutory filings for the UK entity and liaise with external auditors and local advisors as required.Ad Hoc: Supporting ad hoc reporting, projects and continuous improvement initiatives as requiredAreas of accountabilityEnsuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.Support HQ financial close and audit processes.Partner confidently with stakeholders and explain financial information clearlyWhat we're looking for from you: Part or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with accounting experience.Proven track record in managing complex financial operations, including international subsidiaries.IFRS multi-currency experience required.Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Experience of working with auditors to complete statutory audits;Experience owning period-end close and ensuring balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliationsPractical experience with VAT compliance and statutory accounts processes.NetSuite and Tagetik experience is a bonus. 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.

International Radio Coordinator - TempASAP Start! Must be immediately available!Full-time | Temporary | Initially 4 - 6 week (potential to extend)We're working with a leading global music promotions agency to find an International Radio Coordinator to join their London team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an impressive roster of internationally recognised electronic music artists, labels and management teams. If you're passionate about underground and electronic dance music and have experience within music promotions, labels or artist management, this could be the perfect next step.The RoleAs the International Radio Coordinator, you'll lead promotional campaigns for new music releases, building relationships with influential DJs and tastemakers to maximise exposure across the electronic music scene.You'll also work closely with artists, labels and managers, helping deliver creative campaigns while identifying new opportunities to grow the agency's client roster.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver DJ promotion campaigns for new music releasesBuild and maintain relationships with DJs, artists, labels and management teamsUpload and manage releases across promotional delivery platformsWrite engaging promotional copy to support campaignsProduce weekly campaign reports for clientsIdentify and target key DJs for each releaseSupport A&R activity by sourcing new artists and projectsTake ownership of campaign performance and commercial targetsContribute ideas to the wider promotions strategyAbout You2 - 5 years' experience within music promotions, a record label or the wider electronic music industryStrong knowledge of the electronic and underground dance music landscapeWell-connected or confident building relationships across the industryExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organised, able to manage multiple campaigns simultaneouslyCreative, proactive and commercially mindedA genuine team player with a passion for musicAs this role is to start ASAP (13th/ 14th July) you need to be immediately available. If you're interested, please apply ASAP! 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 looking for a Show Accountant to join the finance team of a well know entertainment business. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in managing venue settlements, bookkeeping and the financial administration of live shows across the UK. This role will be on an initial temporary basis with potential to go permanent.Key responsibilities:Process venue settlements and show reconciliationsManage supplier invoices, payment runs and customer invoicingPerform bank, credit card and supplier reconciliationsLiaise with venues, promoters and internal stakeholdersSupport month-end processes and continuous improvement initiativesAbout you:2+ years' experience in live entertainment, concert promotions or event financeExperience with Xero and good 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.

Handle Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to assist in overseeing the finance function for a leading Media and Entertainment Company.This broad and progressive position will not only be responsible for supporting the European functions. Assisting the COO, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day activities of the team.Being a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and having experience within an Entertainment or Media business you will be experienced in consolidations accounting, inter-company transactions and will have had strong exposure to working in a controls-based environment. Skilled in team management and people development this role will provide accounting exposure across all the business units and be responsible for:Reporting and Controlling:Collation and analysis of the group consolidated reportsGroup P&L and balance sheet - management and statutoryGroup budget and forecasts, Group cash flow reporting and forecastsOversee client reporting; producing reports/brand analysis & client projectionsEnsure effective reporting to senior managementProviding analysis to support results and business decisionsPreparation of the monthly management accounts for group functionsPreparation, and review of statutory group accounting, audit, and taxProducing of balances, monthly closings, reporting, forecasting, and budgetingAd-hoc analysis as requires Operational:Team management and continual team developmentOversee routine meetings with Department Heads/Finance ManagersKey point of contact for Department Heads and ManagersContinual process improvement Ensuring that deals and sales are tracked appropriately.Liaising with the Business Affairs team as requiredSupporting the team to provide answers to ad hoc queries across the business.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of accounting in a UK GAAP environment, group consolidations, and taxation. Being adaptable and proactive the candidate required will possess a commercially and forward thinking mind set to add to the technical and controls based expertise. You will be adaptable, flexible and possess strong communications skills. Entertainment/Media sector experience is essential!Working closely with senior figures within the business the position is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of a company currently leading the way in its market.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.

A luxury fashion brand are looking for a Senior HR Manager to join the team on a maternity cover, to start ASAP.Working closely with an experienced CPO, you'll be the go-to HR partner across the business, supporting everything from employee relations, performance and organisational change through to recruitment, payroll oversight, people projects and the annual review cycle. It's a broad, hands-on role with plenty of autonomy, but also the opportunity to shape the people agenda as the business continues to grow.There's some really exciting expansion on the horizon, so it's a great time to join if you enjoy building processes, supporting change and helping a business scale.the ideal candidate will be a strong generalist with solid UK employment law knowledge and previous experience in a fashion, retail or consumer brand environment. Experience across EMEA would be advantageous. You'll be confident partnering with senior stakeholders, happy rolling up your sleeves when needed, and someone who genuinely enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving business.Because of the highly collaborative nature of the business, the team is together in the office five days a week. You'll have the chance to be immersed in the business, partnering with teams from the initial ideas stage right through to production.If you're available to start in ASAP and would like to hear more, I'd love to have a chat.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A media business are looking for an interim Senior HR Business Partner to support their multi-site team to start ASAP.It's a true generalist role with plenty of variety - partnering with senior leaders, leading on ER, change and organisational projects, while also keeping a close eye on compliance, Health & Safety and all the operational HR essentials. The ideal candidate will have worked in a multi-site environment and enjoys building relationships across different locations. Experience in sectors like manufacturing, engineering, retail, hospitality or similar would translate well here.The team is typically in the London office once to twice a week in London, with regular paid regional travel.They're hoping to make a permanent hire but need someone on the ground as soon as possible in the interim, so there could be a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person.If it sounds like something you'd like to hear more about, I'd love to chat. 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 - Part Time 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 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.