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Assistant Manager - MEDIA / TV / FILMLocation: London Experience: ACA/ACCA Qualified | 1-2 Years Post QualifiedThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager to join a growing finance team, supporting a varied portfolio of businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients across the creative and entertainment industries. This is a hands-on role offering a strong mix of accounting, tax, client management, and team leadership, with the opportunity to work closely with Managers and Partners while developing your career.The RoleYou will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, providing a high-quality accounting and tax service while supporting more junior members of the team.Your responsibilities will include:Reviewing sole trader accounts and statutory accounts under FRS 105.Preparing personal and corporation tax returns.Managing MTD and quarterly VAT returns.Preparing capital gains tax computations.Supporting overseas tax compliance and residency reviews.Assisting with business management services for clients.Providing technical accounting and tax support to Managers and Partners.Acting as a key point of contact for clients and third parties.Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.Reviewing WIP, budgets and billing across your portfolio.Mentoring and supporting junior team members.Contributing to process improvements and maintaining high standards of client service.About YouYou will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with previous experience at Accounts Senior level and ideally 1-2 years' post-qualified experience.You'll need strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, excellent communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with clients. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support junior colleagues is essential.Desirable ExperienceCCH Accounts ProductionPersonal taxXeroExperience within the entertainment, media or creative industries 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 talented Mid-Weight Designer to join a fast-growing international sports organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised sports brand and work across a diverse range of creative projects, including social media assets, key-art posters, live event collateral, and wider branding projects. You'll be joining a passionate, collaborative, fast-paced team where creativity and attention to detail is key.If you have a passion for sports and are looking to take your design career to the next level, this could be the role for you!Key Responsibilities:Designing engaging creative assets for social media, digital marketing, print, key-art, and live eventsProducing polished, production-ready artwork across digital, print and broadcast assetsCreating and adapting campaign creative across multiple platforms, formats and specificationsMaintaining strong and consistent brand application across all creative outputsHelping develop templates and design systems to improve efficiency, consistency and scalabilityContributing creative ideas to campaigns while ensuring exceptional execution and attention to detailKey Requirements: Around 4+ years' graphic design experience within a fast-paced agency, brand, or startup environmentA strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design and social campaigns across multiple channelsAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign); After Effects experience is highly desirableExcellent typography, layout and production skills across digital and print formatsExperience working within sport, entertainment, media or consumer brands would be advantageousPlease note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London officeApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableCandidates must apply with a portfolio showcasing their design experience 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 talented Midweight Video Editor to join a fast-growing international sports organisation.This is an incredible opportunity to create engaging content for a globally recognised sports brand, working across social-first content, YouTube, broadcast features, paid media, event content, brand campaigns, and commercial partnerships. You'll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced creative team where strong storytelling, creativity, and high-quality content is key.You'll own projects from brief through to final delivery, working across everything from short-form social content and reels, to long-form documentaries, promotional films and broadcast assets.Key Responsibilities:Editing short & long-form content for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, broadcast, and live eventsCrafting engaging stories through strong pacing, narrative structure, and sound designCreating platform-specific edits across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other digital channelsProducing motion graphics, captions, and graphics using existing templatesRepurposing content across multiple formats, aspect ratios and audiencesWorking closely with producers, designers, and marketing teams to develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality contentCreating sizzle reels, promotional videos, B-roll packages, and branded content for partners and commercial campaignsTesting creative approaches and using performance insights to help optimise contentKey Requirements: Around 4 + years' experience editing video content within a fast-paced agency, production company, sports, media, or brand environmentAn outstanding showreel demonstrating social-first content, YouTube, branded content and campaign editingAdvanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After EffectsExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesExperience working within sport, entertainment, or consumer brands would be highly advantageousPlease note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London officeApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableCandidates must include a showreel / portfolio link on their application 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.

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.