Handle Recruitment

A leading sports agency are looking for a Junior TA professional to join their team asap for an initial 2 to 3 month contract. This vacancy is only suitable for candidates who are able to start immediately. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands-on recruitment experience, either from a recruitment agency or in-house, and will have operated in a busy, high-volume setting. You'll be comfortable managing multiple roles at once, partnering with hiring managers, and keeping candidates engaged even when things move quickly. You understand that pace doesn't mean compromising on experience too. In this role, you'll: Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple vacancies Write and post engaging job adverts Source and screen candidates proactively Coordinate interviews and support hiring managers Support early careers roles and support with hiring through assessment centres and other outreach initiatives We're looking for someone organised and resilient who is keen to kickstart their career within recruitment! If you're ready to grow your in-house TA career in a supportive, fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Business Partner - Publishing World-renowned publishing house shaping culture, creativity, and ideas are seeking a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Finance Business Partner of exceptional calibre to join a small but highly successful team, delivering strategic financial analysis and commercial insight that underpins their continued success. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role supporting the CEO, CFO, and wider Senior Management Group, providing incisive, high-quality financial analysis that informs strategic decisions, optimises investment, and drives performance across our creative and commercial portfolio. You will combine a deep understanding of finance with strong business acumen, acting as both a strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner able to operate seamlessly from boardroom to detail. Key Responsibilities: Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and senior leaders to influence strategy, investment, and long-term planning. Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance insight to support growth and innovation. Deliver clear, commercially focused Board reporting, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities. Drive pricing, profitability, and investment analysis through robust financial modelling and scenario planning. Develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards, aligning financial insight with strategic objectives. Act as a trusted challenger - balancing ambition with sound financial discipline. Take the lead as an advanced Oracle NetSuite superuser, building and optimising reporting tools for enhanced insight and efficiency. Leverage your expertise in royalty reporting and contractual interpretation, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement. Provide commercial tax analysis and support the annual audit process. Champion continuous improvement across systems, processes, and cross-functional initiatives. About You: You are a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with proven experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles at a senior level. You combine robust technical expertise with exceptional analytical and communication skills, possessing a natural ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insight. You'll Bring: Significant experience influencing and partnering with senior business leaders. A strong grounding in budgeting, forecasting, and financial control, paired with a highly commercial mindset. Expertise in Oracle NetSuite - including the design of saved searches, reporting, and dashboards. A track record of delivering strategic insight and tangible outcomes in fast-paced, global environments. Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and scenario planning. Exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative approach. The Person A commercially astute, strategic thinker with a passion for creativity and culture. You inspire trust, communicate with clarity, and thrive in dynamic, high-performing environments. Above all, you bring energy, integrity, and a solutions-focused mindset to everything you do. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's most respected publishing houses - where financial excellence meets creative ambition. Apply now to embark on a role that combines commercial impact with cultural influence. 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 are proud to be assisting a Global Media Giant in their search for a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, controllership, and process improvements while supporting the EMEA Controller and leading the local finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Compliance & Accounting Support the EMEA Controller in preparing and coordinating the month-end close process. Review monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations. Ensure controlling activities meet country regulatory reporting requirements, including US GAAP. Review statutory financial statements, including UK consolidated accounts, and related regulatory filings for Board approval. Support and execute reporting under UK GAAP. Manage and support external audit engagements. Review and approve tax computations and VAT returns. Oversee cash flow forecasts and perform monthly variance analysis. Review and approve journals and judgement-based manual adjustments. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Commercial Controlling teams. Lead and manage the Financial Reporting and Controllership teams. Act as a key liaison with department heads and commercial teams. Oversee the production of accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting. Manage tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing policies. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Monitor operational KPIs and service delivery across the finance function. Partner with the Senior Director of Controlling Operations to mitigate risks and identify improvement opportunities. Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process performed by the Controlling Operations team. Drive initiatives to improve Free Cash Flow and take ownership of cash flow forecasting. Contribute to the development of reporting standards, financial policies, and internal controls. Support offshore teams in standardising and improving finance processes and technology. Qualifications & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience. Experience within a top 10 accountancy firm is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role. Skills & Expertise Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP. Experience managing internal and external audits. Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, and withholding tax. Experience implementing or monitoring internal control frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead teams and influence change. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 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 are delighted to be working with an established live music company in their search for a Financial Controller. This is a unique and rare opportunity to work for an ever-expanding company within the industry looking after music promotions, venues, and artist touring. This brand new Financial Control position will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensur click apply for full job details

Dutch or Polish speaking Synopsis Writer needed for a world leading TV/streaming platform- you will be an expert on European and UK media/TV markets. You will be an experienced Synopsis Writer and/or short form writer with a passion for writing for TV/Film. You need to have sufficient short form copy or synopsis writing for entertainment examples to demonstrate click apply for full job details

Interim Audit and Internal Controls Specialist needed for a hugely popular consumer brand. Working closely with the Group Finance Director and various other divisions, the successful candidate will be tasked with driving improvements across the controls and statutory audit division. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to get their foot in the door of market leading brand! Key click apply for full job details

Midweight Graphic Designer with ideally branding background needed for an iconic children's books company. Have you worked in entertainment or for kids brands? You will work with some of the world's best storytellers and creative minds- bringing the stories to life through your creative design solutions. You will be responsible for design / creative across a range of areas including brand partners click apply for full job details

Dutch or Polish speaking Synopsis Writer needed for a world leading TV/streaming platform- you will be an expert on European and UK media/TV markets. You will be an experienced Synopsis Writer and/or short form writer with a passion for writing for TV/Film. You need to have sufficient short form copy or synopsis writing for entertainment examples to demonstrate click apply for full job details

Chiswick based Project Coordinator needed to assist the Business Development Team who are part of a global entertainment business! You will have sufficient analysis experience and be able to perform economic analysis to achieve best costs for the team plans. You will need to be immediately available for this 6-month temp contract click apply for full job details

German speaking Synopsis Writer needed for a world leading TV/streaming platform- you will be an expert on German media tv markets. You will be an experienced Synopsis Writer and/or short form writer with a passion for writing for TV/Film. 6 months - start date asap. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every o click apply for full job details

Are you a progressive, agile Business Operations professional looking for a meaningful impactful role in a high-growth company? Handle are excited to be working with an early stage creative startup developing cutting edge technology in the entertainment space. Joining at an exciting point of their growth trajectory at just 20 employees, with plans to double headcount in the next 12 months - this ne click apply for full job details

Chiswick based Project Coordinator needed to assist the Business Development Team who are part of a global entertainment business! You will have sufficient analysis experience and be able to perform economic analysis to achieve best costs for the team plans. You will need to be immediately available for this 6-month temp contract click apply for full job details

Graphic Designer needed for an iconic children's books company. You will work with some of the world's best storytellers and creative minds- bringing the stories to life through your creative design solutions. You will be responsible for design / creative across a range of areas including brand partnerships, marketing, publishing, social media and more, using a number of visual approaches click apply for full job details

Graphic Designer needed for an iconic children's books company. You will work with some of the world's best storytellers and creative minds- bringing the stories to life through your creative design solutions. You will be responsible for design / creative across a range of areas including brand partnerships, marketing, publishing, social media and more, using a number of visual approaches click apply for full job details