Retail Assistants (Temp) - Music

We are working with an exciting music business looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their finance team at short notice!Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will gain exposure to both financial and commercial finance, supporting the business across management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.Key Responsibilities:Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.Ownership of month-end, including journals, accruals and prepayments.Variance analysis and financial performance reporting.Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.Business partnering with operational and creative teams.Supporting process improvements and financial controls.About You:Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCAStrong management accounting and month-end experience.Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.Confident in communicating with non-finance stakeholders.An excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to move into an exciting, fast-paced environment and develop their commercial finance 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.

Finance AccountantJoin a Leading Music CompanyA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious and commercially minded Finance Accountant to join a leading and highly regarded music company as part of its expanding finance team.Working closely with the wider finance team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the Finance Director across a broad range of financial activities, contributing to the delivery of accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and effective financial management.This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA-qualified accountant, ideally looking to make the move from practice into industry, to develop their career within the exciting music and entertainment sector.Key ResponsibilitiesOverseeing a range of finance activities, including financial reporting, analysis and forecasting.Managing income reconciliations and supporting the accurate distribution of income.Producing sales analysis and financial insights to support commercial and strategic business decisions.Overseeing royalties, tax and third-party reporting requirements.Supporting and coordinating the finance team to ensure deadlines are achieved accurately and efficiently.Preparing international monthly management reports and assisting with sales forecasting and budgeting.Supporting the Finance Director with various ad hoc projects and wider finance initiatives.The Ideal CandidateACA qualified accountant.Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting.Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.Experience auditing clients within the music, entertainment or media sectors would be highly advantageous.A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.What's on Offer?This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded and successful music company, offering excellent training, career development and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals within a dynamic and creative industry.For an ACA-qualified accountant looking to broaden their commercial experience and take the next step in their career, this is an excellent opportunity to make the move into the music industry.Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.All candidates will be contacted within five working days of application. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to respond personally to everyone, but we will do our very best! 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.

FP&A Manager - PublishingOne of the UK's leading publishers are looking for a 3 years PQE Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis across our Adult and Children's publishing divisions.Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will take ownership of the financial planning and analysis function, ensuring that management receives accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support business performance and decision-making.You will oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts and management reporting, lead detailed analysis of financial performance, and identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial models and the quality of management information.This position would suit an experienced FP&A professional with strong financial modelling and analytical skills, who enjoys understanding business performance and improving how financial information is produced and communicated.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning, Budgeting & ForecastingLead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets and periodic forecasts across the Adult and Children's publishing divisions.Coordinate the collection and consolidation of financial assumptions from across the business, ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy.Review and challenge the integrity of financial forecasts, identifying inconsistencies, risks and opportunities.Analyse movements between actual results, budgets and forecasts, clearly explaining changes in expected financial performance.Continuously improve budgeting and forecasting models, methodologies and processes.Management Reporting & Financial AnalysisOversee the preparation of monthly management reporting across the Adult and Children's divisions.Deliver clear and insightful analysis of financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying the underlying drivers of significant variances.Analyse profitability across divisions, imprints, formats, sales channels and individual titles.Prepare financial commentary and analysis for senior management, executive reporting and board presentations.Cash Flow & Working Capital AnalysisLead the preparation and analysis of operating cash flow forecasts, working closely with the wider finance team.Support the forecasting and analysis of author advance expenditure and inventory investment.Financial Modelling & Business AnalysisProvide analytical support across the business, responding to requests from departments including Sales, Editorial, Production, Marketing and Operations.Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, investigate performance and provide clear, reliable information.Support the preparation of financial analysis for commercial projects and business reviews.Reporting Improvements & AutomationIdentify opportunities to simplify and automate recurring reporting activities, improving efficiency and reducing manual processes.Work with colleagues across finance to improve data quality, consistency and accessibility.Ensure reporting processes and financial models are appropriately documented and can be maintained efficiently.Skills & ExperienceFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with a minimum of 3 years experience in financial planning and analysis or commercial finance.Proven experience taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability analysis, cash flow and working capital.Experience preparing insightful financial commentary and explaining financial performance to senior management.Experience managing, supervising or developing finance team members.Experience within publishing, media, retail, consumer products or another business with multiple products and revenue streams.Experience with Power BI, Power Query or other reporting and business intelligence tools.Experience improving or automating financial reporting and forecasting 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.

Day rate: £600-£900, depending on experienceCommitment: 1-3 days per weekDuration: 3-6 monthsStart: ASAPLocation: Remote, with occasional London office daysThe opportunityWe are looking for an experienced Early Talent Product Consultant to help shape and commercialise an innovative AI-powered learning and coaching platform designed to help young people aged 16-24 develop the essential skills they need to succeed in work and life.Having successfully completed an initial prototype, the business is now moving through beta testing and preparing for its next stage of growth.This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the Founder and product team, helping turn an established proposition into a commercially successful employer product.The roleYour focus will be to refine the employer proposition, establish what organisations will pay for and secure the first employer pilots.You will:Shape the employer proposition, product packaging and pricing.Identify target buyers, budgets and commercial opportunities across Early Careers, HR, Talent Acquisition and L&D.Map competitors and establish clear product differentiation.Use your network to secure employer partners for pilot programmes.Define pilot objectives and success measures, translating feedback into product and commercial insight.Build the evidence base and proposition needed to support future sales.What we're looking forStrong experience in HR, Early Talent, Talent Acquisition or L&D products.A track record of taking products or propositions from concept to commercial launch.An established network of employer decision-makers.Understanding of how employers buy and invest in early-careers and talent development solutions.Experience working with product teams and translating customer insight into commercial opportunities.A hands-on, entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to work independently.Experience in EdTech, HR Tech or L&D, and running employer pilots, would be advantageous. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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.

Senior Group VAT Manager📍 London | Hybrid WorkingAn exciting opportunity for a Senior Group VAT Manager to join a growing, international retail business.We're looking for an experienced VAT professional to join a dynamic Group Finance team, reporting to the Head of Tax. This is a 5-month maternity cover starting immediately, so only candidate available on short notice will be considered.You'll take ownership of VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders, while also contributing to a range of wider indirect tax projects and strategic initiatives.The RoleLead and oversee VAT compliance across the UK and EMEA, ensuring accurate and timely submissions and payments.Manage relationships with external tax advisors and tax authorities, including supporting VAT audits and enquiries.Provide technical VAT guidance on complex issues, including cross-border transactions, Intrastat and EC Sales Lists.Support wider international tax, customs and indirect tax projects.Contribute to the development of VAT policies, processes and controls.Support the ongoing development of VAT technology and Making Tax Digital initiatives.Partner with finance and commercial teams, providing practical VAT guidance on invoicing, VAT accounting and business transactions. About YouExperience in a multinational business or within a professional services tax advisory environment, ideally specialising in indirect tax.Strong UK VAT knowledge, alongside an understanding of international VAT and wider UK tax matters.A professional tax or accounting qualification (CTA or equivalent preferred).Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and SUMIFs.Confident managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight deadlines.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior business teams.A proactive, analytical and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you're an ambitious VAT professional looking for a broad, high-profile role where you can influence processes, support international growth and add real commercial value, we'd love to hear from you. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Coordinator to join a growing Group Finance team within a hugely successful global retail business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AP experience to join a fast-paced environment, take ownership of the AP process and help drive best practice across the wider finance function. Responsibilities:Process and review supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and proceduresPrepare and process supplier payments via electronic transfers and other payment methodsReconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptlyMaintain accurate and up-to-date AP records, ensuring all supporting documentation is properly maintainedLiaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment queriesEnsure AP processes are carried out in line with company policies, controls and proceduresSupport the month-end close process, including reconciliations and preparation of relevant financial informationProvide documentation and information required for internal and external audit processesIdentify issues within AP processes and support improvements to systems and ways of workingWork collaboratively with the wider Finance team to ensure an efficient and effective shared services function Requirements:3+ years' experience within an Accounts Payable role is essentialPrevious experience using NetSuite is essentialStrong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and core accounting principlesExperience working with finance systems/ERP platforms, with NetSuite experience particularly importantMust be immediately available to start 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.