Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: Bedford
12 to 18 months FTC
Hours: 37 per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.30 (1 hour unpaid for lunch)
Salary £35,000 per annum.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a supportive and welcoming finance team.
Benefits:
25 days holiday
Immediate start available
Full office-based role with potential for hybrid working once fully trained
Supportive and welcoming finance team
On-site facilities
Duties of a Finance Business Partner:
Assist with the accurate and timely production of management reporting across multiple sites and schools
Input and review transactions in line with policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage month-end and year-end routines, reconciliations, and control accounts
Support the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, expenses, and supplier payments
Provide accurate management reporting packs, benchmarking analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leaders
Maintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting and financial planning across the Trust and partner schools
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including VAT, gift aid, and ONS returns
Continuously review processes, seeking improvements in efficiency and customer service
What we would like from you:
Previous experience within a finance role, ideally at management reporting or business partnering level
Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to produce accurate, timely reports
Confident in using accounting systems and Excel to a high standard
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
Strong communication skills to support stakeholders at all levels
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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