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Royalties & Participations Accountant - FILM & TVAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Royalties & Participations Accountant to join a growing film and television business.This role will be responsible for managing royalties, participations and contractual revenue-sharing arrangements across an established film and television catalogue, while also helping to develop scalable processes and controls to support future productions.This is an ideal opportunity for royalties professional looking to develop specialist experience within the film and television industry. You'll work with complex commercial agreements, revenue streams, and large datasets, playing a key role in ensuring income is accurately tracked, calculated and reported.Key ResponsibilitiesCatalogue & Participation ManagementManage royalty and participation reporting obligations across an established film and television catalogue.Maintain accurate participation schedules, entitlement records and supporting documentation.Review and reconcile distribution, licensing and sales reports received from distributors and other exploitation partners.Monitor contractual reporting deadlines and ensure all requirements are met accurately and on time.Rights Revenue & ParticipationsTrack revenue generated across multiple exploitation channels, territories and platforms.Calculate royalties, participations and other contractual profit-sharing arrangements.Maintain recoupment schedules and calculate relevant accruals.Investigate variances and discrepancies and ensure calculations are accurate and fully supported.Interpret commercial agreements and translate contractual terms into accurate financial calculations.Process & Systems DevelopmentHelp design and implement standardised royalty and participation processes for future productions.Develop reporting templates, controls and supporting documentation.Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial controls.Help establish robust and scalable processes as the business continues to grow.Support month-end and year-end reporting relating to royalties and participations.Assist with accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.Maintain clear documentation and robust audit trails.Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting.About YouWe're looking for someone who is analytical, commercially aware and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to work confidently with financial data and contractual information.You will ideally have:Royalties experience within Film and TVStrong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.Excellent numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills.A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.The ability to understand commercial agreements and apply contractual terms to financial calculations.A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.The ability to work independently while building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.Film, television, media or entertainment.Intellectual property or content businesses.Royalties, rights or licensing revenue.Participations or production accounting.Working with contractual reporting requirements.Managing relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.This is a fantastic opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and develop specialist expertise in royalties and participations within the film and television industry. You'll have exposure to an established content catalogue while also playing an important role in developing the processes and controls that will support future productions. For an ambitious finance professional with strong analytical skills and an interest in film, television and entertainment, this role offers the opportunity to build valuable specialist experience in a growing and commercially focused environment. 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.

Music Catalogue & Royalties ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Music Catalogue & Royalties Manager to join a growing investment business focused on music catalogues and royalty-backed assets. This is a highly specialist role sitting at the intersection of music rights, royalties, finance, operations, and investment. You will play a key role in ensuring that music catalogues can be confidently assessed before investment and that, once acquired or funded, the underlying royalty income is collected accurately, efficiently, and consistently. You will become a key operational link between legal, investment, finance, and operational teams, helping to turn complex global royalty ecosystems into reliable and auditable cash flows.Pre-Deal Diligence & Rights MappingAnalyse music catalogues to determine the rights and income streams that can be securely lent against or acquired, including publishing, neighbouring rights and master rights.Map the complete rights and royalty value chain, identifying writers, publishers, administrators, labels, managers, estates and other third-party claim holders.Establish ownership percentages, territorial splits, mandates and control across relevant rights.Navigate global collection societies, PROs, mechanical rights organisations and neighbouring-rights societies.Confirm registrations, mandates and collection pathways and identify any gaps or potential obstacles.Analyse expected royalty cash flows by source, territory and society, assessing the reliability and collectability of projected income.Stress-test royalty flows and highlight any structural, legal or operational risks that could affect recovery.Produce clear pre-deal diligence reports confirming, or qualifying, the ability to intercept and collect the royalty income underpinning an investment.Post-Deal Royalty Management & ReconciliationReceive, reconcile and interpret royalty statements from collection societies, administrators, labels and other payors.Track actual royalty receipts against investment and cash-flow projections.Investigate variances, shortfalls, unexpected deductions and other discrepancies.Identify and resolve royalty leakage, including misallocated income, unregistered works, incorrect ownership shares, suspended payments and competing claims.Work directly with societies, administrators and other third parties to correct registrations, update mandates and recover missing income.Maintain accurate records of statements, collections, reconciliations and outstanding issues.Provide timely escalation of material royalty, ownership or collection issues to legal, investment and finance stakeholders.Continuously improve processes, controls and data tools to increase the speed, accuracy and scalability of royalty statement processing.We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the music rights and royalty landscape, combined with excellent analytical and operational skills.You may currently be working in music royalties, rights management, music publishing, catalogue administration, royalty audit, music investment or a related specialist area.You'll ideally have:Strong knowledge of music publishing, master rights and/or neighbouring rights.Music Publishing experience is essentialExperience working with royalty statements and complex royalty data.A good understanding of collection societies, PROs and international royalty collection.Experience investigating discrepancies and tracing royalty income through complex payment structures.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to understand and interpret rights ownership, contractual arrangements and royalty flows.Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with internal and external stakeholders.The ability to work across legal, investment, finance and operational teams.A highly organised approach and the ability to manage multiple catalogues, issues and deadlines simultaneously.A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge information and investigate issues until the underlying problem is understood.You will have genuine ownership of the royalty and revenue assurance process, from pre-deal rights diligence through to post-deal collection, while working closely with senior stakeholders across investment, legal and finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of music royalties who enjoys combining rights, data, finance and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to take that expertise into a highly commercial environment. 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.

Office Runner/Receptionist | Temp | Immediate StartWe're working with a leading talent agency who are looking for a friendly and proactive Office Runner / Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis.This would suit someone with experience in hospitality, office running, reception or general office support, who has a positive attitude and enjoys working in a busy, creative environment.You'll be helping with the smooth running of the office, including greeting visitors, answering calls, keeping the office tidy and organised, making refreshments, running errands and supporting the wider team with general admin and day-to-day tasks.We're looking for someone who is friendly, switched-on and happy to get stuck in. You don't need extensive office experience - a great attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to help are key.The ideal candidate will have:Previous experience in hospitality, office running, reception or a similar customer-facing roleA friendly, professional and helpful mannerA good eye for detail and a proactive approachThe confidence to communicate with a range of peopleAn interest in the talent industry would be 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.

Associate Brand Manager - Consumer Lifestyle & EntertainmentThis is an exciting role focused on shaping and directing brand marketing in the UK for a well-known global brand. It's all about developing the right brand direction, working across diverse channels and teams to deliver standout work in a fast-paced, creative environment, ensuring every campaign aligns with the core brand strategy.In this role you will:Create and steer brand marketing strategies tailored to the UK marketCollaborate with agencies, partners, and internal teams on campaign direction and activationManage multiple projects, keeping everything aligned with strategic goals and timelinesEnsure brand consistency and high standards across all creative assets and activationsAnalyse cultural trends and insights to inform strategic decisions and creative directionsTo be successful, you will need:Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar brand-focused role, ideally within a big brand, agency or startup- experience in brand marketing is most importantStrong strategic skills with a focus on direction and planningA curious, agile mind with a genuine interest in music, sport, fashion and emerging cultureExperience working with celebrity assets or influencer partnerships is a plusExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsWell organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-moving environmentNice to have: experience across different marketing disciplines such as influencer, PR, sports, or social media. Big brand experience naturally has an advantage.Preferred background: a few years in brand marketing, with a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging markets. You could be early in your career but should have some solid experience under their belt.Other requirements: UK-based, with occasional travel as needed.If this sounds like the right next step, do get in touch. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please hit apply or send me a message. 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.

Full time in office SW19 | £28,860 | 6-month contractAre you looking to build a career in sales and business development?We're working with a growing media and events business specialising in the manufacturing sector, looking for a confident and driven Sales Development Representative to join its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their sales career who enjoys speaking to people, is comfortable picking up the phone and wants to develop their skills within a successful B2B environment.The roleYou'll be responsible for identifying new prospects, starting conversations and creating opportunities for the wider Business Development team. Day to day, you'll be:Researching and identifying potential new clients and contactsMaking outbound calls and contacting prospects via email and LinkedInQualifying leads and understanding potential opportunitiesBooking meetings for Business Development ManagersSupporting lead generation campaigns and wider sales activityKeeping prospect information up to date on the CRMSharing market insight and feedback with the commercial teamBuilding relationships with senior contacts across the manufacturing sectorAbout youYou don't need years of sales experience for this role. We're looking for someone who is confident, proactive and keen to learn. You'll ideally have some experience in a customer-facing, sales, telesales, lead generation or appointment-setting role, but attitude and potential are just as important. You'll need to be:Confident speaking to new peopleResilient and comfortable with outbound activityOrganised and commercially mindedA good communicatorTarget-driven and motivated to succeedA team player who enjoys learning and developingCRM experience would be useful, but full training will be provided.What's on offer?£28,860 salary6-month contract with the opportunity to move permanentClear progression into a Business Development Executive roleSales training, mentoring and ongoing development25 days' holiday, plus wellbeing days and your birthday offPension and healthcare benefitsRegular team socials, breakfasts and activitiesA collaborative office environment in WimbledonIf you're looking for a role where you can learn sales properly, build your confidence and have a clear route to progression, this could be a great next step. 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 technology organisation is looking for a skilled Events Producer to deliver impactful global education events that engage and inspire diverse audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a world-class brand shaping the future through innovative initiatives!*12 month contract to begin ASAP, hybrid working in Central London with some international travel. Day rate equivalent of salary £55k*In this role you will:Assist in the planning and delivery of a wide range of education events, including live, virtual, and hybrid formats.Manage projects from initial brief through to post-event review, ensuring smooth execution.Coordinate logistics, liaise with vendors, oversee registrations, and handle on-site delivery.Oversee multiple events across different time zones, prioritising tasks effectively.Analyse event data such as attendance, engagement, and ROI to identify improvements.To be successful in this role you will have:Experience in event production, ideally in blue chip/matrix organisation in areas such as tech, media or education.Confidence managing several projects simultaneously.Strong organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.Experience working with event registration platforms, CRM systems, and vendor negotiations.Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and C-Level partners.An analytical mindset with experience measuring event success and return on investment.Please apply now for a further conversation!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.