Finance Associate - London, United Kingdom - Hire Space

Hire Space

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the team for an operationally focussed Finance Associate to join us as we continue growth into 2024.

Join our dynamic team at Hire Space as a Finance Associate and play a pivotal role in our growth journey into 2024.

In this key role, you'll be immersed in the financial operations of a leading event planning company, working alongside renowned clients such as Moody's, Dr Martens and UNICEF.

We're looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a passion for finance operation, and a drive to contribute significantly to our industry.

As a Finance Associate at Hire Space, you'll be more than just a team member; you'll be a guardian of our financial integrity and a key player in our continuous pursuit of excellence.

If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey with us, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Role Overview

As Finance Operations Associate you work closely with the Head of Operations to create financial processes that scale with the business as we grow.

You play a key role in the smooth running of the business operations, and the scaling of systems and processes which allow the company to thrive and to achieve its vision of becoming the most widely-used events resource globally.

You're responsible for the day to day running of the finance function at Hire Space including all the internal finance functions, and managing the credit control process and payables, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, process is followed and targets are met.

Ultimately you're at the forefront of building a fantastic business which scales with our growth and allows the company to achieve its bold objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control and Payables
Managing our client monies account, including making payments on behalf of key clients and providing them with consolidated invoicing
Project managing and all escalations from the credit control function
Managing daily bank reconciliations
Endtoend management of our payables system, including approval of purchase orders, matching with bills sent by suppliers, and processing of weekly batch payments
Internal Finance
Ensuring that payroll reporting and submissions are executed correctly and on time each month in conjunction with the People Team.
Managing employee pension contributions and opt ins/outs
Cost control, including purchase controls, managing employee expenses

About Hire Space
Hire Space is a leader and pioneer in event technology, both in the UK and globally.

We are at the forefront of a vibrant and fast-changing industry that is seeing a renaissance since the pandemic as companies seek to bring people together.

We operate the UK's largest venue marketplace, which hosts over 6,000 venues and is used by over 2 million event planners each year.

Our clients include Google, Facebook, Red Bull, MAC Cosmetics, UNICEF, and Dr. Martens.

Separate to the online marketplace, our technology and team also power the global event functions at a number of well-known companies.

In addition to our well-known technology and expertise in venue finding, we have built a reputation for delivering world-class events both in-person and online through our own event platform, Arena.

Benefits

Base Salary (£37k£40k)
Generous EMI share option scheme
4 weeks Company Paid Sick Leave
Mental Health Leave
31 days holiday allowance with additional for long service
3pm Friday finishes during BST, average working hours of 36 per week over the year
Tech and Cycle Schemes
Access to the wellbeing Platform Juno where you're able to use your points for various great wellbeing perks
Exceptional maternity and paternity benefits
Regular team socials and monthly team lunches
Bespoke professional development plans with regular growth opportunities

- £200 Home office spending allowance

Regular free nights out in London's most exciting venues
Access to free Independent wellbeing coaching and therapy sessions as part of our Mental Health initiatives

Logistics
This is a hybrid remote / in-person role.

Our client base is predominantly in London and it is important that you are able to collaborate with your team, and attend our away days in-person.

You can usually expect to be in/around London on average 2 days per week, usually working from our central London office.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Hire Space, we embrace diversity in all of its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.