Assistant Finance Manager - MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

Business Manager - FILM AND TVLocation: London - 4 Days in the Soho office Salary: Competitive, depending on experienceThe OpportunityWe're looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified Business Manager to join a growing accountancy practice working with an exciting portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses and creative industry clients.This is a varied role combining accounts, tax, client management and team leadership, with the opportunity to work closely with Partners and Managers and develop your advisory experience.What You'll Be DoingReviewing and finalising statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returnsManaging a portfolio of clients and developing strong, long-term relationshipsProviding practical advice and responding to client queriesReviewing and submitting filings to Companies House and HMRCResearching accounting and tax matters and providing clear, commercial adviceManaging workflow and ensuring deadlines are metSupporting and mentoring junior team membersContributing to Creative Industry Tax Relief and Tax Credit claims across Theatre, Film and TelevisionSupporting Partners and Managers on wider advisory and commercial projectsIdentifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of workingWhat We're Looking ForACA or ACCA qualified, ideally 1-2 years post-qualifiedAt least 4 years' experience in a medium-sized practiceStrong technical accounting and tax knowledgeExcellent communication and client relationship skillsComfortable working independently and managing your own workloadExperience with Excel, CCH, Xero and/or QuickBooksA team player who enjoys supporting and developing othersA PASSION FOR the Film & TV or wider creative industries is essential, as would an awareness of creative tax reliefs.Why Consider It?This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance and gain broader exposure to client management, advisory work and the creative industries, while working closely with experienced senior professionals and developing your leadership 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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially focused Assistant Store Manager to join our London music retail showroom.Working closely with the Store Manager, you will help lead the store team, drive sales and deliver an exceptional customer experience across the showroom and online channels.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Store Manager in achieving sales, profitability and customer service targets.Lead, motivate and develop the store team through coaching and training.Monitor sales, KPIs and stock levels, identifying opportunities to improve performance.Deliver high standards of customer service, product knowledge and demonstrations.Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing team development.Maintain excellent store presentation, merchandising and promotional standards.Oversee stock, deliveries, transfers and order fulfilment.Build strong relationships with customers and provide excellent post-sale service.Support online content and B2B/B2C sales opportunities.Work closely with internal teams and external partners to support business objectives.Ensure high standards of organisation, communication, health & safety and compliance.Previous ExperiencePrevious retail leadership or supervisory experience.Strong sales and commercial awareness.Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.Experience coaching and motivating a team.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.A genuine passion for music and musical equipment.Music retail experience is highly desirable.This is a hands-on opportunity for a passionate music enthusiast who enjoys leading people, driving sales and creating outstanding customer experiences. 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 highly hands-on Senior Creative Lead to join a talented creative team delivering branded content, social, digital and brand campaigns.This is a design-led role for someone who loves being close to the work. You'll develop concepts, design and execute creative yourself, while also providing direction and feedback across wider disciplines including CGI, motion, animation and digital production.This is a London based hybrid role.You'll work closely with content strategists, copywriters and creative teams to take a wider strategy or brief and turn it into compelling, channel-appropriate creative.You could be:Developing a social or digital campaign with a content strategist and copywriter, translating the wider strategy into a creative visual approach.Developing a concept and creative direction for a seasonal brand campaign and taking it through into execution.Working across multiple formats and channels, from social and digital through to broader brand and content activity.Providing creative and art direction while remaining hands-on with the design and execution.Reviewing and giving feedback on CGI, motion, animation and DOOH work, working alongside specialists to ensure the overall creative vision is strong.Helping shape briefs, challenge thinking and find creative solutions that deliver against client objectives.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a consistently high standard of creative output.We're looking for someone with solid experience in a creative design, digital, agency, branded content or production environment, with a strong portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and excellent visual craft.You'll bring:Strong, hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.A design-led portfolio showing concept development through to finished execution.Experience creating work for social, digital and branded content.The ability to translate strategy and briefs into compelling creative ideas.Strong visual judgement and an excellent eye for detail.Experience working alongside copywriters, strategists and other creative disciplines.Some art direction experience would be advantageous.The confidence to provide feedback and creative oversight across CGI, motion, animation and DOOH. You don't need to be a specialist in these areas, but you should understand the disciplines and be able to challenge and guide the work.Excellent communication skills and the ability to present ideas and give constructive feedback.A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work at pace and manage deadlines.A genuine passion for creative work, innovation and emerging tools and technologies.Experience using AI within creative concepting or production would be a bonus.This is a role for someone who wants to make work, not just manage it. You'll have the opportunity to shape creative ideas from the initial brief through to execution, working alongside talented specialists across content, design and production. 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 well-established events business are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join their People team.Supporting the wider HR team, you'll be involved in the full employee lifecycle, keeping processes running smoothly and ensuring employees and managers receive a great level of support.From onboarding and contracts through to maintaining employee records, HRIS updates and general employee queries, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the function. There will also be opportunities to get involved in wider HR projects and process improvements as the business continues to evolve.You'll ideally have at least 6 months' experience in an HR Administrator or HR Coordinator role, with a good understanding of core HR processes and a naturally organised, detail-oriented approach.Experience using HRIS systems is essential, with Workday experience particularly desirable. You'll be confident maintaining accurate employee data, navigating systems and supporting the smooth running of HR processes.They are 3 to 4 days in their West London office. If you're looking to develop your HR career within a lively, fast-paced events environment, I'd love to hear from you.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A well-established international business are looking for a People Operations Specialist to join their team on an initial 3-month, part-time contract to support during a busy period.This is a varied role sitting across day-to-day People Operations and wider HR project work, offering the opportunity to get involved in some key initiatives across the business.The role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on operational remit - you'll be confident supporting employees with queries and keeping the employee lifecycle running smoothly. But be equally comfortable supporting projects, keeping multiple stakeholders on track and liaising with wider COE functions.You'll ideally have 3+ years' HR experience, with a background in People Operations and some exposure to project coordination. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence managing deadlines across different teams are essential. Experience working internationally or within a matrixed organisation would be preferred.The contract is initially for 3 months, working 3 days per week, with a salary of £45,000-£55,000 FTE, pro rata.If you're available at short notice and interested in a varied People Operations contract with an international dimension, I'd love to hear from you.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Payroll & Compliance ManagerLondon based | Hybrid, three days in the office Handle are partnering with a global media organisation looking for a Payroll Lead to oversee a complex international remit and support further expansion. The business is at an exciting point in its growth and needs someone who can drive change and elevate the function, particularly around compliance. There's plenty of scope to put your own stamp on the role, from strengthening processes and controls to setting up payroll in new territories. You'll need to be confident navigating different jurisdictions, spotting risks and working with local teams and external providers to make sure everything is managed effectively. Alongside this, you'll oversee day-to-day delivery and be the go-to person for more complex queries. Sitting within an evolving People Operations and Reward function, this is a highly visible position with key relationships across HR, Finance and Legal. You'll bring a collaborative approach, build credibility easily and communicate clear advice. You'll also be comfortable in an organisation where things move at pace. We're looking for someone with a strong base of payroll knowledge and experience managing international compliance. You'll have led a team and be happy balancing leadership with getting stuck into the detail. A background in supporting entry into new countries would be particularly useful, as would Workday experience. If you're looking for a broad payroll remit with real ownership and the opportunity to improve things, get in touch. 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.

SW London | Competitive salary + uncapped commissionWe're working with a growing independent luxury lifestyle media business looking for an experienced Venue Partnerships Manager to join its commercial team.This is a hands-on sales role, focused on building relationships with restaurants, bars, hotels and destinations and creating commercial partnerships across digital content, social, email and display.The roleYou'll own the full sales cycle, including:Identifying and developing new business opportunities.Building relationships with senior venue and agency contacts.Creating and pitching tailored commercial packages.Negotiating and closing new partnerships.Managing campaigns through to delivery, working with editorial, creative and social teams.Using campaign results to drive repeat and renewal business.Keeping up with hospitality trends and new openings to identify opportunities.What we're looking forYou'll have 3-5+ years' experience in digital media sales, hospitality partnerships, branded content or a similar commercial role, with a proven track record of winning new business.We're looking for someone who has:An existing network across hospitality, venues, agencies or lifestyle brands.Strong new business and relationship-building skills.Confidence pitching to senior decision-makers and negotiating deals.A resilient, proactive approach to sales.A genuine interest in hospitality, London and digital media.What's on offer?Competitive salary, depending on experienceUncapped commission - £36k+ OTEWFH FridaysIndustry events and press tripsRegular team socialsGenuine career progressionIf you're commercially driven, well connected and enjoy turning conversations into partnerships, 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.