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Handle Recruitment supports organisations at the forefront of the creative industries - across Media, Entertainment, Brand & Experience, Culture, Sport and Tech. Connecting skilled Finance professionals with opportunities they’ll love.

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1 day ago
International Payroll Manager
London
£75000 - £80000 per annum
Permanent
International Payroll Manager | Multi-Country Payroll | UK & EuropeHandle are partnering with a leading international retail and lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced International Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the UK, Europe and selected international markets.This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Accounting, with responsibility for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll across 14 countries, with scope to expand as the business grows.The opportunity:Lead end-to-end international payroll operations.Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals.Oversee outsourced payroll providers, service delivery and compliance.Own payroll reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and audit requirements.Partner closely with HR, Finance and global stakeholders.Drive automation, process improvement, controls and support international expansion. What we're looking for:Proven experience leading payroll across multiple countries, ideally within retail, consumer goods or a multinational business.Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, employment taxes, pensions and statutory reporting.Experience managing third-party payroll providers and HR/payroll systems.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.Advanced Excel skills; CIPP qualification desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who enjoys operating in a complex international environment and shaping scalable, efficient payroll processes.📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch for a confidential 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.
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1 day ago
Payroll Supervisor
London
£48000 - £50000 per annum
Permanent
Payroll Team Lead | UK & International Payroll Handle are partnering with a leading international retail business to recruit an experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee UK payroll operations within a growing, multi-country organisation.This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a small payroll team and overseeing outsourced payroll delivery for approximately 4,000 employees. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, Technology and external providers to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations.The role:Lead end-to-end UK payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Manage, coach and develop a team of two payroll professionals.Own relationships with outsourced payroll providers, monitoring service levels and driving improvements.Support payroll transformation, systems enhancements and new country implementations.Oversee payroll reconciliations, pensions, audits and statutory reporting.Drive automation, process optimisation and strong governance across payroll operations. What we're looking for:Significant payroll leadership experience within a fast-paced, international business.Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation.Proven experience managing outsourced payroll providers and developing teams.Confident working with HRIS, payroll and ERP systems.Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.CIPP qualification is preferredExcellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to combine team leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement within a growing international business.📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Get in touch for a confidential 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.
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1 day ago
Interim Payroll Administrator
London
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Temporary
Handle are currently recruiting for an Interim Payroll Administrator with a rapidly growing international retailer. The business is expanding quickly, with significant growth planned, and the Payroll team is growing to support that expansion across UK & EMEA.This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working with data, solving queries and making sure the detail behind payroll is accurate and under control. Importantly, this isn't a role where you'll physically run the payroll. The roleYou'll support the wider Payroll function across a range of administrative, data and vendor-related activities.Key responsibilities:Check and validate payroll dataMaintain and update employee recordsManage the payroll inbox and respond to queriesInvestigate discrepancies and follow up on issuesMaintain payroll and vendor recordsLiaise with outsourced payroll providersSupport payroll audits and data requestsComplete payroll checks and reconciliationsSupport joiners, leavers and employee changesWork across UK & EMEA payroll activityAssist with process improvements and wider payroll projects What we're looking for:1-2+ years' payroll experienceGood understanding of payroll administration and dataStrong attention to detail and accuracyComfortable working with Excel and large amounts of dataExperience managing queries or a busy inboxConfident communicating with internal teams and external vendorsOrganised and able to manage competing prioritiesProactive approach to investigating and resolving issuesComfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environmentExperience with outsourced payroll providers and/or EMEA payroll would be a bonus This would suit someone who wants to develop their payroll career, gain international exposure and work in a business that is growing quickly. 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.
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5 days ago
Temporary Finance Analyst - Media & Entertainment
London
£180 - £200 per day
Temporary
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.
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8 days ago
Senior Finance Manager - Theatre
South West London, London
£70000 - £75000 per annum
Permanent
We're working with a growing theatre company, 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 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.
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9 days ago
Assistant Finance Manager - MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
London
Generousn Benefits
Permanent
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.
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9 days ago
Bussiness Manager - FILM AND TV
Soho, London
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + Generousn Benefits
Permanent
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.
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