Brendon O’Sullivan

An international media business are looking for an HR Advisor to join their People team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to get involved across the full employee lifecycle in a creative, fast-moving environment.Working closely with HR leadership, you'll be a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice while supporting recruitment, ER, payroll, performance and development. There's plenty of scope to take ownership, improve processes and contribute to wider People initiatives, from engagement and HR systems to policies and employee communications. There is also the chance to mentor/ line manage a HR Administrator.The business would particularly suit someone who has worked within a creative industry, whether that's media, entertainment, production or a similar environment, and enjoys the pace and variety that comes with it. You'll need to be approachable, organised and comfortable balancing the day-to-day detail with building relationships across the business.They're looking for someone with around 2-3 years' generalist HR experience, a good grounding in UK employment practices and the confidence to manage ER matters independently.They are 3 days in the office, in Central London with a competitive benefits package.This is a great opportunity for an HR Advisor looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative, international business - please apply now to find out more! 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.

An international media business are looking for an HR Advisor to join their People team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to get involved across the full employee lifecycle in a creative, fast-moving environment.Working closely with HR leadership, you'll be a first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice while supporting recruitment, ER, payroll, performance and development. There's plenty of scope to take ownership, improve processes and contribute to wider People initiatives, from engagement and HR systems to policies and employee communications. There is also the chance to mentor/ line manage a HR Administrator.The business would particularly suit someone who has worked within a creative industry, whether that's media, entertainment, production or a similar environment, and enjoys the pace and variety that comes with it. You'll need to be approachable, organised and comfortable balancing the day-to-day detail with building relationships across the business.They're looking for someone with around 2-3 years' generalist HR experience, a good grounding in UK employment practices and the confidence to manage ER matters independently.They are 3 days in the office, in Central London with a competitive benefits package.This is a great opportunity for an HR Advisor looking to broaden their experience in a collaborative, international business - please apply now to find out more! 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.

Management AccountantHandle Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading creative agency in their search for a Management Accountant.This opportunity is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) finance professional who is looking to play a key, forward-thinking role within a dynamic finance function. Working closely with the CFO and senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful commercial insight and support strategic decision-making across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including:Profit & loss analysisBalance sheet reviews and reconciliationsKey metric reporting and supporting schedulesAnalysis of financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing clear commercial insights and actionable recommendationsMonitoring and controlling costs, identifying efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunitiesReviewing client profitability, highlighting margin performance and supporting commercial reportingSupporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with department headsConducting regular financial review meetings with department managers to ensure alignment with budget and strategic objectivesWeekly review of creditors and WIP, escalating issues to the CFO or partners as requiredSupporting external audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulationsPreparing monthly/quarterly VAT returns and assisting with corporate tax processesSupporting the implementation of intercompany invoicing processesManaging cash flow, including preparation of a 13-week cash flow forecastDeveloping expertise in the Paprika system and driving continuous financial process improvementsProviding holiday cover within the finance teamDelivering ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requiredSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified (or finalist/qualified)Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within the communications or creative sectorStrong understanding of financial principles and accounting standardsExperience with intercompany invoicingPaprika accounting system experience is essentialAdvanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, IF statements, etc.)Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple prioritiesStrong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressureExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholdersDemonstrable experience of streamlining or implementing improved financial processesCollaborative team player 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.