Assistant Finance Business Partner
Hybrid role
Full time, permanent contract
37.5 hours per week
£27,000 per annum (applies to all, including those under the age of 21)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Finance Team as Assistant Finance Business Partner.
Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner and other Finance Business Partners, to produce accurate and timely management information, forecasts, analysis, budgets and insights.
You'll ensure that income and expenditure is appropriately monitored, recorded and analysed within the fixed asset system and accounting software and undertaking other accounting routines to support the production of accurate management accounts.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
* 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
* Access to YHA's staff discount and cash back portal
* Free YHA Membership each year
* Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.
What will you be doing?
Working with the Finance Team you will be:
* Deliver high-quality financial planning and analysis, supporting decision-making across YHA with a focus on maintenance and capital expenditure.
* Monitor and report on income and expenditure, investigating variances to budget and ensuring accurate financial transactions and reconciliations.
* Prepare and present financial data for weekly review meetings with Operations and Property teams, including cost analyses and insights.
* Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of additions, disposals, and depreciation.
* Support the development of financial reports, KPIs, and dashboards using analytical tools such as BI reporting.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to support year-end processes, insurance claims, and grant defrayment.
What Skills and Experience do you need?
We are looking for candidates with the following qualities:
* A good understanding of accounting principles – (AAT studying or similar an advantage)
* Good IT skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Understanding of the monthly reporting process
* Evidence of keeping up to date with relevant legislation and changes to regulations
* Ability to interpret and reconcile financial data from a variety of sources
* Ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally
* Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
* Self-disciplined with the ability to prioritise, organise and deliver work accurately to defined standards and timeframes
* Strong attention to detail
* High level of accuracy, including when undertaking repetitive tasks
* Ability to problem solve
* Knowledge of YHA (desirable).
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. If you need any assistance, please email
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.