Job Description

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Finance Lead

to join the finance team at Eat Work Art. This role will focus on managing resident accounts, invoicing, credit control responsibilities, and overseeing the purchase ledger. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Sage accounting software, possess strong attention to detail, and be capable of managing a high volume of transactions while providing excellent support to residents and the finance team.

Who we are

Eat Work Art is a rapidly expanding independent business that revitalises unique buildings into thriving workspace hubs and destinations for leaders across the creative industries. Our workspaces are nestled amongst food and beverage, retail and wellness offerings from independent businesses. Our best known ventures include Netil House, Netil Market, and Hackney Downs Studios.

At Eat Work Art we aim to shape and operate our workspace locations to enable a wide variety of inspiring businesses to optimise their working environment, with flexible spaces and exceptional onsite facilities in vibrant locations across London and Devon. Our workspaces are nestled amongst food and beverage, retail and wellness offerings from independent businesses. Our dynamic, collaborative approach and refreshing culture makes Eat Work Art an exciting place to work.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Supervision & Support

Oversee the finance assistants' work on the purchase and sales ledgers. Supervise the payment run prepared by the finance assistants. Oversee accruals and prepayments prepared by the finance assistants. Supervise the finance assistants by reviewing their tasks for accuracy and serving as their primary point of contact for any queries. Carry out the finance assistants' duties in their absence.

Financial Management & Compliance

Manage credit control and the debtors process, including liaising with residents, collectors and legal teams on recovering bad debt. Conducting six-monthly utility reviews (with support from the management accountant). Manage the fixed asset register, including posting monthly depreciation. Manage settling of final accounts and prepare the deposit returns list of priorities.

Reporting, Analysis and Process Improvement

Collate information requested, such as by lenders or insurers. Assist the management account with the preparation and submission of statutory paperwork for subsidiary companies. Assist the management accountant updating the cashflow forecasts. Assist the management accountant with the preparation of management accounts. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes and improve efficiency and implement improvements with the support of the management accountant.

Essential Requirements

A minimum of 1.5 years of experience in a finance role. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage various financial tasks effectively. Persistence, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to task ownership. Proficiency in Sage 200 and CRM - Sugar. (desirable)

Benefits

Generous Health & Wellness Package Company Events Cycle to Work Scheme Perkbox Membership Flexible Working Discounts with EWA Access BUPA 24/7 Counseling support Aviva Pension 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 1 additional day per year (up to 3 years)

Salary: 30,000 - 37,000

Reports to: Head of Finance

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Department: Finance

Location: Netil House, E8 3RL, 1 day per week WFH

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E8 3RL