Management Accountant - entertainment

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) to gain valuable experience across both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting & Corporate Reporting within a dynamic international business. The role offers exposure to a broad range of financial activities, supporting international operations across multiple territories. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a keen interest in developing a career in finance.Responsibilities:Financial Planning and Analysis:Support the development and maintenance of financial models for consolidating, forecasting and analysing the performance of international business units.Prepare and consolidate monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary on key performance indicators (KPIs).Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for international operations.Analyse financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Accounting & Corporate Reporting:Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, for international holding entities, including the recording of journal entries and ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations and reporting requirementsPrepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and perform related financial analysis.Support the group consolidation process, including the review of intercompany balances, investigation of mismatches and resolution of reconciliation differences across group entities.Assist with the annual audit process and other statutory reporting requirements. Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with the international finance teams and other departments to gather data and provide financial support.Develop trusting relationships and communicate effectively with team members across different countries, cultures and time zones. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) actively pursuing qualification. Previous experience in finance, accounting, FP&A or a related role.Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills (supporting dual reporting line).Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Experience within the media industry is preferred.Advanced Excel skills; financial modelling experience would be advantageous.Experience with PowerPoint and Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits package.Study support, access to LinkedIn Learning, and company-wide training and development opportunities. Valuable experience across both FP&A and Corporate Reporting within an international environment.Opportunity to develop technical accounting and finance 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 Music giant is looking for a Finance/Royalties Automation Analyst to drive automation across Finance and Royalty Operations.The successful candidate will streamline finance processes, automate reconciliations, improve royalty workflows and work closely with Finance and Royalty teams to build scalable solutions that support a growing global business.We're looking for someone with:Experience automating finance workflows end-to-endAdvanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power Query, SQL, Python or TableauStrong analytical skills with large datasets and reconciliationsExperience in music finance, royalties or a record label environment (highly desirable)If you're passionate about music, finance and using technology to improve processes, we'd love to hear from you. 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.

Assistant Financial AccountantLondon | Hybrid Working | PermanentBuild your finance career in the exciting world of sport.Are you a part-qualified accountant or an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to progress into an Assistant Financial Accountant position? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll gain exposure to all aspects of financial accounting while supporting a business operating within the sports industry?We're recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a growing finance team within a leading sports organisation. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play an integral role in supporting month-end reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical accounting knowledge while developing your career in one of the most exciting sectors around.The RoleAs the Assistant Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.Assisting with the annual external audit by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.Processing purchase invoices and managing supplier payment runs.Raising sales invoices and supporting credit control activities.Managing shared finance inboxes and responding to supplier and internal finance queries.Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.About YouWe're looking for someone who is motivated, organised and keen to continue developing their accounting career.You'll ideally have:Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or at least two years' experience within an accounting or finance role.Experience supporting month-end close and posting journals.Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.Exposure to statutory audits would be advantageous.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.The confidence to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.Strong Excel skills.Experience using Sage 50 is highly desirable, while Sage or Xero experience would be advantageous.Previous experience within a fast-paced commercial environment is beneficial, and an interest in sport would be a distinct advantage.What's on Offer?The opportunity to work within the exciting and fast-moving sports sector.A varied and hands-on accounting role with genuine responsibility.Close mentoring from an experienced Financial Controller.Exposure to all aspects of financial accounting and month-end reporting.Hybrid working.A supportive and collaborative team environment.Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.Study support for ACA, ACCA or CIMA (where applicable).If you're looking to build your accounting career within the sports industry and want a role that offers responsibility, variety and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to find out more.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We sincerely appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to 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.

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.