Agent Assistant (Temp) - Fashion & Creative Talent Agency

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Brand Partnerships Manager to join a growing luxury media brand! This role offers the chance to develop innovative digital media partnerships within a growing and vibrant business. You'll be instrumental in driving new business, building strong client relationships, and creating creative media solutions for leading consumer brands.In this role you will:Prospect and approach new brands and media agencies to generate partnershipsSell integrated digital campaigns across content, display, social, and newslettersManage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing dealsDevelop and nurture relationships with clients and agency contactsCollaborate with creative and editorial teams to deliver impactful campaignsTo be successful you will have:Experience in media sales or a relevant commercial environmentA proven track record of generating new business and hitting revenue targetsSolid understanding of digital media solutions such as branded content and social campaignsStrong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skillsConfidence managing multiple opportunities and working proactively with clientsPlease 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.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join a growing media business. This is a hands-on role within a lean finance team, combining high-volume transaction processing with project accounting and cost allocation across a busy portfolio of shows and departments. Temp-to-perm. Responsibilities:Transaction Processing & ReconciliationsProcess high-volume invoices, expenses and card transactions accuratelyCode and reconcile transactions using Moss and other finance systemsComplete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesProject & Department AccountingTrack and allocate costs across projects, shows and departmentsEnsure costs are coded accurately and support project-level reportingWork with producers and department heads to resolve queriesInvoicing & Month-EndRaise sales invoices and monitor outstanding balancesSupport the Finance Manager with month-end closeStakeholder & Process SupportHandle day-to-day finance queries from internal stakeholders and suppliersSupport ad hoc finance projects and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes Requirements:Essential2+ years' experience in a high-volume finance role, ideally in scale-up or startup environmentStrong experience with project or department-based accounting, including cost allocation and trackingExperience using project accounting software, such as Sage 200 or similarExperience with AP or spend-management systems such as Moss, Pleo, Spendesk or RampStrong Excel and general systems skillsExcellent attention to detail with a proactive, organised approachConfident communicator, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and resolving queriesDesirablePart-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalentExperience within a high-growth media, entertainment, production or another project-based environmentInterest in AI, automation and improving finance processesPrevious experience using Moss 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.

Finance Analyst - 💼 Temporary | 🎥 Media & EntertainmentI'm currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join the Studio Finance team of a globally recognised entertainment business, supporting some of the world's biggest film and streaming brands.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to work closely with marketing and business stakeholders, providing financial insight across a high-profile content portfolio.What you'll be doing:Supporting AOP, budgeting, forecasting, FYP and month-end close processesProducing regular financial reporting and analysis for Content MarketingReviewing actuals, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and providing meaningful commentarySupporting financial modelling and the development of reporting toolsWorking closely with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders to improve financial performancePreparing clear presentations and analysis for senior finance and business stakeholdersContributing to finance transformation and process improvement projects What we're looking for:Commercial finance / FP&A experience within a fast-paced environmentExperience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial reportingStrong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insightExcellent Excel and financial modelling skillsConfident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholdersStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsAbility to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous Experience within media, entertainment, streaming, marketing, music or another consumer-facing environment would be particularly relevant, although this isn't essential.If you're a commercially focused Finance Analyst looking to join a world-renowned entertainment business and work on high-profile content and marketing activity, I'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.

An exciting record label who are looking for a commercially minded Data/Insights Analyst to join their London team.This is a great opportunity for someone with 3-4 years' experience who wants to work at the intersection of data, music and artist performance.You'll be analysing streaming, sales, audience and campaign data, building dashboards and providing insight that helps shape decisions across A&R, Marketing, Digital and Commercial.What we're looking for: * 3-4 years' experience in a Data/Commercial Analyst role * Strong Excel and SQL skills * Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar * Strong analytical and commercial mindset * Ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight * Ideally, experience within music, media, entertainment or another consumer-focused industry 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 growing theatre company based in SW London/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.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to join a leading media organisation on a temporary basis until end of November.This is a busy coordination role supporting project leads across the planning and delivery of a large-scale project. You'll be responsible for keeping the detail and day-to-day activity moving, ensuring actions are followed up, meetings are well prepared and key project information is kept accurate and up to date.The roleSupporting project leads with the planning, coordination and delivery of projectsOrganising and scheduling meetings, including individual consultation sessionsPreparing meeting materials and taking clear meeting notes and minutesMaintaining action logs, project trackers and key documentationFollowing up with stakeholders on outstanding actions and keeping activities on trackCoordinating information across multiple teams and stakeholdersMonitoring project timelines, deadlines and deliverablesHelping to identify and flag any issues or delaysMaintaining accurate project data and producing updates/reports where requiredUsing Excel to manage, analyse and track dataProviding general project administration and coordination support to ensure Project Leads can focus on project planning and deliveryAbout youWe're looking for someone with previous experience in Project Coordination, Project Support, PMO, Programme Coordination or a similar role, ideally within a larger or complex organisation.You'll need to be:Available to start this weekkHighly organised with excellent attention to detailComfortable coordinating large-scale projects and multiple stakeholdersConfident managing trackers, action logs and project documentationProactive when it comes to following up on actions and deadlinesComfortable working with data and proficient in ExcelConfident communicating with stakeholders at different levelsAble to manage multiple priorities in a busy environmentComfortable working independently and keeping things moving without constant direction 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 Controller - Music (FTC Maternity Cover)Global talent management business with offices in the UK and US who represent artists, producers and creatives across music, entertainment and culture are looking for an experienced qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Financial Controller to cover a period of maternity leave.You will own the group's month-end, year-end and cash processes, lead a UK team of two, and work closely with our two-person US finance team to deliver accurate, timely consolidated reporting.This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, client-focused business. You will keep the finance function running smoothly while helping us build systems that give the business continuity, including our AI-driven process.Key responsibilities:Financial reporting and consolidationPrepare the monthly consolidated group reporting across UK and US entities.Review monthly management accounts and commentary prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and clear explanation of variances.Perform and review intercompany reconciliations, resolving differences with the US team each month.Set and maintain global FX rates used for group reporting and consolidation.Lead year-end reconciliations and prepare statutory financial statements.Cash, payments and treasuryOwn group cash management, including cash flow forecasting and daily cash visibility.Approve supplier and operational payments in line with authorisation limits.Manage the monthly client payment run, ensuring artist and client funds are paid accurately and on time.Payroll and pensionsOversee monthly payroll, reviewing and approving outputs from the payroll provider.Manage workplace pension administration, contributions and compliance.Planning and analysisLead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts with senior management.Respond to ad hoc senior management requests for analysis, insight and financial information.Audit and controlsPlan and manage the annual audit, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors.Maintain a strong control environment across approvals, reconciliations and payments.Process improvement and AIDrive finance process efficiency using AI and automation, including the ongoing development of our internal AI finance tool.Identify manual processes that can be simplified, documented or automated to support business continuity.Leadership and collaborationLine manage, coach and develop a UK finance team of two, reviewing their work and setting clear priorities each month.Work alongside the two-person US finance team as one global function, aligning timetables, processes and reporting standards across time zones.Act as a trusted finance partner to senior management, translating numbers into clear, practical advice.Build effective relationships with auditors, banks, payroll and pension providers, and other external advisers.Skills and experienceQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience.Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.Strong track record of multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, including intercompany and FX.Hands-on experience of year-end, statutory accounts and managing an external audit.Solid working knowledge of UK payroll and workplace pensions.Experience managing and developing a small team.Excellent Excel skills and confidence with cloud accounting systems e.g NetSuite.Clear communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.Experience in music, entertainment, talent management.Exposure to US GAAP or working with a US-based finance team.Interest in, or experience of, using AI and automation to improve finance processes 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.