Danielle Clarke

We're always keen to connect with experienced Executive Assistants interested in temporary opportunities across the film, television, music, entertainment and wider creative industries.We work with a range of exciting clients across London, from independent production companies and music businesses to global entertainment brands, who regularly require high-calibre Executive Assistants at short notice. While we may not have a live opportunity matching your profile today, we're actively building our network of EA professionals for upcoming temporary assignments that often require an immediate start. If you're not already actively registered with us, please feel free to apply.📅 These opportunities can range from short-term holiday and sickness cover through to longer-term contracts supporting C-suite executives, founders, leadership teams and creative talent within fast-paced and dynamic environments.📍 Typical assignments include:Complex diary and inbox managementStakeholder liaison and relationship managementGlobal travel coordination and itinerary planningMeeting preparation and executive supportProject coordination and administrationSupporting senior executives and leadership teams⭐ We're particularly interested in speaking with proactive, highly organised and adaptable Executive Assistants who:Are available at very short notice (within a week)Thrive in fast-paced environmentsCan quickly integrate into new teamsHave experience supporting senior leadersEnjoy working across the creative industriesIf you have previous experience within media, entertainment, creative or commercial businesses and are open to temporary opportunities, we'd love to connect.📩 Apply today or get in touch to discuss upcoming opportunities. 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 working on an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a growing hospitality and entertainment group on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Partnering closely with senior team, you'll provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making, improve profitability, and evaluate new growth initiatives across the hospitality division. Responsibilities:Partner with senior hospitality leadership to support commercial decision-making and financial performanceDeliver detailed analysis on performance, F&B profitability, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunitiesTranslate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholdersAssess the commercial impact of new initiatives and support the business in making informed decisions at paceDrive best practice in commercial finance and business partnering across the hospitality functionSupport strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and wider commercial finance activities Requirements:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified commercial finance experiencePrevious experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, or other consumer-facing businessesProven Finance Business Partnering experience supporting senior commercial stakeholdersExperience operating within a PE-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environmentStrong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making through insight and analysisComfortable leveraging AI or Modelling tools (e.g. Claude or TM1) to enhance analysis and reportingExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skills; strong PowerPoint and data analysis capabilitiesExperience of driving change, process improvements, and transformation initiatives Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a qualified accountant looking for an exciting opportunity within the Sports & Media industry?A dynamic and fast-growing Sports & Media agency is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join its UK & EMEA Controllership Team. This newly created role offers the chance to become a key part of a well-established and high-performing finance function, supporting an international business within one of the most exciting sectors around.Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple entities, supporting month-end processes, statutory reporting, and ongoing improvements across the finance function. You will also assist in supervising a Finance Assistant, helping to maintain strong controls and efficient processes.Key Responsibilities:Prepare multicurrency consolidated trial balances for multiple entities under UK GAAP, including eliminations and equity reconciliations for statutory audit purposes.Coordinate financial statement preparation alongside external advisors.Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.Review and approve bank postings and journals prepared by the Finance Assistant.Prepare month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and other adjustments across UK and EMEA operations.Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure expenses and supplier purchases are supported by appropriate documentation.Help strengthen financial controls and ensure the business remains audit-ready.Support the finance team through the transition between finance systems.About You:You will be a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant (or approaching qualification) with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive, hands-on approach.You will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have the confidence to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.You will ideally have:ACA/ACCA qualification or be in the final stages of completing your qualification.Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and financial reporting principles.Experience consolidating multiple trial balances and preparing financial information for audit.The ability to understand the wider impact of transactions across the P&L and balance sheet.Previous experience working with accounting systems; exposure to major ERP systems would be advantageous.Excellent attention to detail with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset.Strong communication and business partnering skills.A positive, energetic attitude and the ability to thrive in a growing and changing environment.A genuine passion for Sports and Media would be highly desirable, along with the enthusiasm to be part of an exciting and ambitious organisation.Apply now to take the next step in your finance career within one of the most exciting industries around. 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 - Music FinanceLondon | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in office)Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the music and entertainment industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and growing finance team supporting some of the most exciting businesses within the sector.Our client is looking for an experienced Business Manager to join their specialist Music Finance Division. Working as part of an established team, you will provide accounting support across a portfolio of music, touring, and label clients, while playing a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.Based within the London head office function, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative industry alongside experienced professionals, with excellent opportunities for career development.Key Responsibilities:Preparing year-end financial statements for Limited Companies, LLPs, and Sole Traders (All music clients)Producing monthly and quarterly management accountsReviewing and analysing financial information across music, tour, and label-related accountingPreparing month-end group reporting filesConsolidating management cash flow forecastsManaging head office accounting, including actuals, budgets, and forecastsWorking closely with bookkeepers and trainee accountants to ensure compliance requirements and deadlines are achievedSupporting the Head of Department with ad hoc projects and reporting requirementsAbout You:ACA or ACCA qualified accountantPrevious experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment within music2+ years' experience working within a music industry accounting firm, entertainment sector, or related field (essential)Strong experience in accounts preparationExcellent Excel skills and strong attention to detailA proactive approach with the ability to manage deadlines effectivelyA genuine interest in the music and entertainment industryThis is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to join one of the most respected specialist music finance practices and develop their career within an exciting and unique sector.You will benefit from excellent training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry.Hybrid working available - 1-2 days per week in the London office.Application Disclaimer: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not always able to respond individually to every candidate. However, every application will be reviewed carefully, and we will be in touch if your experience matches the requirements of the role. 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.

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Social Media Executive to join a world renowned bank!As the Private Bank and Wealth Management Social Media Executive, you will support the delivery of social media activity across owned channels. You will help execute content plans, manage day-to-day publishing and monitoring, support employee advocacy activity, and work closely with colleagues across marketing, brand and communications to help deliver engaging, on-brand and compliant social media content.*This is a six month FTC to start ASAP, hybrid in Central London, salary £60k pro-rata*As the Social Media Executive you will: Support the execution of the social media content calendar across priority channels, ensuring content is scheduled accurately and on time.Write and adapt social copy for different platforms, audiences and formats, ensuring all content is channel-appropriate, audience-led and on-brand.Assist with day-to-day channel management, including scheduling posts, monitoring activity, responding or escalating where appropriate, and maintaining publishing hygiene.Help create and coordinate social media assets, bringing ideas for how content can be optimised for social platforms and audience engagement.Support the delivery of employee advocacy and internal influencer activity, including content uploads, user support and ongoing coordination.Act as an in-house social media resource, keeping abreast of platform trends, evolving content formats and social best practice, proactively sharing recommendations with the wider team.Bring a social-first perspective into marketing, creative and content conversations, making recommendations on how content can be strengthened for social channels.Work closely with internal stakeholders to source content opportunities and help amplify key marketing initiatives through social media.Follow brand, legal, compliance and governance requirements carefully, ensuring content meets regulatory and reputational standards before publishing.Assist with performance reporting by pulling data, identifying content insights and helping translate performance into actionable ideas.Identify opportunities to repurpose content into engaging social-first formats across channels.Support reactive and timely social activity where appropriate, using good judgement and awareness of brand and reputational considerations.To be successful in this role you will have: Strong understanding of major social media platforms, formats and best practices, with experience supporting or managing social media activity.Good creative judgement and eye for social-first content.Strong copywriting and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and the ability to tailor messaging for different channels.Ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.Good analytical skills, with the ability to pull data, spot patterns and support reporting with clear observations.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues across marketing and wider business teams.A proactive approach, willingness to learn and a strong interest in social media, digital content and audience engagement.Experience supporting content creation, briefing designers or using basic creative tools to develop social assets.Please apply now for a further conversation! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for an experienced A&R Manager with a passion for house, dance and electronic music to join our A&R Team.You'll be responsible for identifying, signing and developing artists, managing releases from inception to launch, and driving the creative and commercial success of your roster. Working closely with internal teams and industry partners, you'll help shape artist careers and maximise opportunities across releases and catalogue.Key ResponsibilitiesSource, sign and develop emerging and established artistsLead A&R strategy and manage release schedulesIdentify collaboration, remix and repertoire opportunitiesAnalyse streaming, audience and market data to inform decisionsNegotiate deals and manage key industry relationshipsWork cross-functionally to deliver successful release campaignsAbout YouProven A&R experience within a dance/electronic music labelStrong track record of successful signings and releasesDeep knowledge of house and electronic music cultureExcellent industry network and negotiation skillsCommercially minded, highly organised and data-drivenIf you're passionate about discovering and developing talent and thrive in a fast-paced music environment, 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.

Partnering with a globally recognised entertainment brand, seeking an experienced Writer to help shape and deliver engaging digital content for one of the world's most passionate fan communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented editor with a strong background in digital publishing, content strategy, and fan-focused storytelling.Working within a collaborative digital content team, you'll be responsible for developing, writing, publishing, and optimising a broad range of editorial content. From long-form features and breaking news, to interactive quizzes and special projects, you'll create content that resonates with fans while supporting wider marketing and franchise initiatives.Key Responsibilities:* Write, edit, and publish a variety of digital content, including feature articles, news stories, quizzes, and franchise-related editorial pieces* Contribute to monthly editorial planning, using audience insights and performance data to recommend content opportunities* Identify opportunities to refresh, update, and resurface existing content to meet audience demand and improve performance* Develop innovative content ideas and formats aligned with evolving digital and cultural trends* Build and publish content within a CMS, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery* Source and curate approved visual assets to support editorial storytelling* Maintain accurate content records and publishing workflows using Airtable* Support editorial approvals and stakeholder review processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and content standards* Collaborate closely with social media, CRM, marketing, and cross-functional teams to maximise content reach and engagementKey Requirements: * A minimum of 5 years' experience in an editorial, content, or publishing role (entertainment, media, gaming, or fan-focused brands preferred) * Experience creating engaging online content for consumer audiences* Strong long-form writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities* Proven experience working with content management systems* Experience using Airtable or similar content planning tools* Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate performance data into actionable content recommendations* High attention to detail and commitment to content accuracy* A genuine passion for entertainment, fandom culture, and community engagementHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.