ABOUT US

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.

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for a highly motivated and hands-on Finance Manager to join us as we continue our growth into 2025.
Hire Space is transforming the way businesses manage their event programmes, combining next-generation technology with industry expertise to help companies run events more efficiently and effectively. As Finance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our finance function, ensuring we have the processes, insight, and discipline needed to support our continued expansion.
Reporting directly to our newly appointed Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of all day-to-day finance and accounting operations, while also supporting the design and implementation of scalable financial processes that will underpin our future growth. This role is perfect for a newly qualified accountant who is eager to take on significant responsibility, gain broad exposure to the inner workings of a high-growth tech company, and make a meaningful impact on the way we operate.
Your strong technical skills, commercial mindset, and eye for detail will enable you to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage cashflow effectively, and ensure compliance across all areas of the finance function. At the same time, you’ll use data and insight to help shape decision-making across the business, partnering with teams to monitor performance, forecast growth, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
By taking a proactive and innovative approach, you’ll develop scalable systems and processes that will evolve with us, supporting both the Finance Director and the wider leadership team as we continue to expand. Importantly, you’ll ensure that our finance data is accurate, timely, and actionable, providing the foundations for smart decisions that will drive Hire Space forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Own the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing all key reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with regularly reconciling our client accounts/transactions, to ensure real-time visibility for our client facing teams
• Prepare detailed monthly management reports, providing critical insights into the company’s financial performance.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing, and supporting our Commercial Operations team.
• Manage payroll and expense claims.
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Work closely with teams across the business to improve financial processes and systems.
• Assist with (and get experience/exposure to) budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Work with and gain direct exposure to senior management, including the CEO / Board members.