Handle are currently working with a hugely popular, global entertainment brand who are looking for an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across 12-14 countries (excluding the UK) within a large, multinational organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of payroll professionals while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll through outsourced payroll providers. You'll play a key role in driving payroll transformation, process improvements, and ensuring governance, controls and statutory compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.Key responsibilities:Lead, coach and develop a team of Payroll Analysts.Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries.Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.Drive payroll projects, system enhancements and continuous process improvements.Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and vendor issues.Promote best practice, standardisation and operational excellence across the region.About you:Payroll management qualification or equivalent experience.Proven experience managing multi-country EMEA payroll within a large, complex organisation.Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, compliance and payroll governance.Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills.Exposure to SAP Payroll or similar HRIS/payroll systems is highly desirable. 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 working with a fast-paced, international business looking to add an Interim Accounts Assistant to its London team. This is a varied position that combines finance administration, stakeholder management, and operational support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.You'll play an important role in ensuring financial processes run smoothly while partnering with colleagues across commercial teams and external suppliers.What you'll be doingPreparing and issuing client invoices, ensuring all required documentation is in place before billing.Liaising with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice queries and outstanding information.Reviewing project-related costs and checking they have been allocated correctly before invoicing.Processing invoice amendments and adjustments where required.Supporting supplier onboarding, including collecting and validating relevant documentation.Assisting with the processing and coding of supplier invoices.Producing regular financial and project reports to support operational teams.Sharing updates on outstanding receivables and supplier payments with internal stakeholders.Working closely with colleagues to improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.Providing general administrative and operational support as business needs evolve Candidate requirements Previous experience in a finance support, accounts, or operations administration role.Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.Excellent organisational skills and a high level of accuracy.The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.Experience using finance or ERP systems would be advantageous.Exposure to CRM platforms would be beneficial but isn't essential.A flexible, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support a broad range of tasks. 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 is seeking a candidate with strong Salesforce, CRM & Data Management experience to join a global tech brand! *This is a six month contract to begin ASAP, hybrid working in Central London. Day rate equivalent to circa £50k annual salary* This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a critical 6-month data remediation project, helping the business strengthen the integrity of its Salesforce platform. You'll be making a real impact by cleaning up data issues that are influencing reporting, KPIs, and sales visibility, setting the organisation on a path to more reliable insights. In this role you will: Audit, clean, and remediate Salesforce data across Opportunities, Accounts, Contracts, and Leads. Overhaul the renewal database, resolving systemic issues affecting renewals and order types. Investigate and fix pipeline inconsistencies, duplicates, zero dollar opportunities, and account mismatches. Review and optimise Salesforce fields, retiring low-usage ones and removing manual workarounds. Build reports and dashboards to monitor data health and support stakeholder decision-making. To be successful in this role you will have: Hands-on Salesforce data management experience with tools like Data Loader or Workbench. Strong understanding of Salesforce data structures including Opportunities, Contracts, Accounts, and Leads. Proven ability in data auditing, deduplication, and bulk data operations. Experience creating clear reports and dashboards suitable for non-technical audiences. A methodical approach with strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Please apply now for a further conversation! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle Recruitment is seeking an Arabic & French speaking Delegate Sales Executive to represent a leading conference, working with a global audience of senior decision-makers.   *This is a temporary contract to begin 17th August to 20th November, hybrid working in Central London. Hourly rate £16-£17 plus commission* In this role you will: Sell delegate passes for the Arabic & French speaking markets Manage and grow accounts in these regions Generate new business through outbound calls and outreach Build strong relationships with senior executives across the steel and raw materials sectors Meet and exceed revenue targets, ensuring CRM data is kept up-to-date To be successful in the role you will have: Fluency to business level in Arabic, French & English and English Outbound B2B sales experience, ideally in delegate sales Proven ability to sell over the phone and handle high-volume outbound calls Confidence in engaging decision-makers at senior levels Experience with CRM systems and Excel (Salesforce preferred)   Please apply now for a further conversation!   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 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.