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We're working with a leading global TV and entertainment group on an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, creative media environment. Responsibilities:Process and accurately post a high volume of supplier invoices onto the PMI finance systemManage daily invoice postings and allocationsPrepare and process weekly BACS payment runsComplete fortnightly supplier/creditor account reconciliationsReview and maintain the creditor ledger, working closely with the Payables Manager to identify and resolve issuesPost and reconcile fortnightly bank reconciliation itemsSupport the wider AP team with general ad-hoc finance duties and process improvementsEnsure invoices and payments are processed accurately and within required deadlines Requirements:Previous experience within APExperience using PMI or a similar finance system would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and a high level of accuracyEnthusiastic, keen to learn and develop within financeStrong technical & Excel skillsAvailable to start immediately Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're working with a growing theatre company based in Woking, looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead the Production Finance function and support a busy portfolio of live productions. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for a team of four, combining production accounting, technical accounting, tax, cash flow and stakeholder management. Responsibilities: Oversee weekly production reporting, providing General Managers with a clear view of pre-production costs, running profits and show-by-show performanceLead and manage a team of 3 production Finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate production accountsOversee monthly management accounts, group reporting and production profit forecastsManage and oversee production, group, SPV and investor cash flow forecasting and reportingEnsure appropriate technical accounting treatment is applied across productions, including consolidation, equity accounting and level of control considerationsOversee taxation and compliance requirements across productions, including Theatre Tax Relief and other relevant production tax mattersEnsure statutory accounts and tax returns are completed accurately and on timeAct as a key point of contact for the annual audit, working closely with auditors and senior finance stakeholdersReview weekly payment runs and work closely with purchase ledger and payroll teams to ensure effective transactional processingContribute to budgeting and reforecasting processes, maintaining accurate show-by-show profit forecastsIdentify and lead process improvement initiatives, making effective use of existing and new finance systemsProvide technical accounting and tax advice to the Productions team and wider business Requirements:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountantStrong experience within live entertainment, theatre or production financeProven experience in production accounting, ideally across multiple live productionsStrong understanding of the technical accounting, taxation and compliance requirements relevant to live productions, including Theatre Tax ReliefPrevious line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a teamComfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering accurate work to tight deadlinesExperience of process improvement and finance systems, with a track record of improving processes and ways of workingStrong Excel and financial reporting skillsMust be able to commute to Woking and work in the office 3 days per week 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 global entertainment organisation is embarking on a significant multi-year business transformation programme and is looking for a Organisational Change Management Director to lead the people side of this journey.This is a high-profile opportunity to shape and deliver the organisational change strategy across a complex transformation portfolio, partnering with senior executives and business leaders to drive adoption, readiness and lasting behavioural change.Key responsibilities:* Own and deliver the organisational change strategy across multiple transformation initiatives* Partner with executive sponsors and senior stakeholders to embed effective change leadership* Build change frameworks, governance and best practices from the ground up* Lead adoption, readiness, communications and capability-building activities* Identify change risks and ensure successful transition into new ways of workingWe're looking for:* Significant experience leading organisational change within large-scale transformation programmes* Proven success driving adoption and behavioural change across complex organisations* Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing without direct authority* Strong understanding of change methodologies such as Prosci, ADKAR or similar* Experience within global organisations or media/entertainment is advantageousA rare opportunity to join a newly formed transformation function and play a key role in shaping how a global organisation evolves.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A leading creative organisation are bringing an Employee Relations Advisor to the team on an initial 4 month contract, to support with an increase in ER casework, to start ASAP.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace and variety of ER work and is confident managing a broad caseload. You'll be supporting managers across a range of disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and workplace conflict matters, providing practical and commercially minded advice throughout.Working closely with the wider People team, you'll coach managers through both formal and informal processes, support investigations, produce high-quality case documentation and use your experience to spot themes and opportunities for improvement.The ideal candidate will have solid ER experience - perhaps in a ER focused role previously! You'll need a good understanding of UK employment law and the confidence to build credibility with stakeholders and provide constructive challenge where needed. You'll need to be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple cases at once and able to handle sensitive situations with sound judgement and discretion.Experience within media, creative or another fast-moving environment would be a bonus.If you are free to start ASAP, please apply now!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Marketing Executive📍 Wimbledon, South West London | 5 days in officeWe're working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed events and media business to hire a Marketing Executive for their team based in Wimbledon.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering market-leading exhibitions, and digital media products across a range of B2B sectors. Their platforms connect senior decision-makers with the insights, innovations, and commercial opportunities shaping their industries.The Role As Marketing Executive, you'll support the delivery of multi-channel campaigns across a portfolio of events and digital products. This is a hands-on role offering strong exposure across campaign delivery, digital marketing, and performance reporting, with clear progression into a Senior Marketing Executive position.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns (email, social, digital, PR, print, and onsite)Create and schedule content across email, website, and social channelsBuild and deploy email campaigns, including segmentation and automation (HubSpot experience beneficial)Assist with website updates, paid media activity, and digital lead generationMonitor campaign performance, track KPIs, and provide insightsMaintain CRM data, audience segmentation, and GDPR complianceSupport partnerships, sponsorship activity, and event marketing deliveryRequirements0-2 years' experience in B2B marketing (events or media experience advantageous)Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and content creationHighly organised with strong attention to detailAble to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical mindset with an interest in campaign performance and reportingAmbitious, with a clear desire to progress your marketing careerThe OpportunityJoin a growing, PE-backed business with strong career progressionGain hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing channelsWork in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environmentTake on real responsibility from an early stage in your career 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.

Start August 25th -- End 11th September Onsite in London first day then remoteWe're looking for a hands-on Temporary Webmaster to join a busy digital team within the live events and entertainment sector. This is a practical, fast-paced role focused on keeping websites accurate, up to date and working smoothly. You'll be responsible for managing website content, updating event and show information, maintaining ticketing links and responding quickly to last-minute requests around announcements and ticket onsales. You'll work closely with marketing, promoters, ticketing and IT teams, so excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential.Key responsibilitiesUpdate websites with new show announcements, onsales, support announcements and other event information.Upload and amend website copy, artwork, bios, links and other content.Manage and maintain multiple show websites, ensuring content is accurate and current.Regularly check and update ticketing links to ensure customers are directed to the correct live ticket allocations.Respond quickly to last-minute requests from marketing, promoting and ticketing teams, particularly during announcement and onsale windows.Chase stakeholders for missing information, including artwork, biographies, links and show details.Work collaboratively with promoters, marketing, ticketing and IT.Monitor website performance and identify and troubleshoot issues.Liaise with external web developers where technical fixes are required.Carry out general website maintenance and other reasonable duties as required.About youWe're looking for someone who is hands-on, technically confident and highly organised, with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment. You'll ideally have:Previous experience managing and updating websites through CMS platforms such as Squarespace, WordPress or similar.Strong experience managing web content, including copy, images, links and landing pages.Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with time-sensitive information.The ability to manage multiple requests and competing priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Confidence working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.A good level of technical understanding and the ability to learn new systems quickly.Experience troubleshooting basic website issues and working with developers or IT teams.The ability to remain calm and responsive when working under pressure, particularly around launches, announcements and onsales.Experience within events, entertainment, ticketing or a similarly fast-paced industry would be a strong advantage. If you're a proactive Webmaster, Web Content Executive, Digital Executive or CMS specialist who enjoys being hands-on and keeping things moving, 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.