Finance Business Partner (Community Partners)Finance and GovernanceFBP/05/26Staff Officer (SO)PermanentSalary will be in the range £37,694 - £38,990* per annumClosing date for applications: 17:00 on Monday 8th June 2026*Allowances will be payable to a successful candidate who is a part-qualified member of one of the professional accountancy bodies listed in the Eligibility Criteria. If the successful candidate is a fully qualified member of one of the named accountancy bodies, they will be moved to the Staff Officer Accountant pay scale on appointment (£41,272 - £42,570).Purpose of the roleThe Finance Business Partner (Community Partners) role is primarily focussed on providing day-to-day financial management of the grant awards provided to VSS community partners. Working alongside the wider finance team, the Finance Business Partner supports the VSS Programmes and Senior Management teams in administering grant funding through management of the financial elements of payments and claims processes, and the provision of financial information and analysis in support of budgetary management and strategic planning.By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria:1. By the closing date for applications, candidates must be a part-qualified member of one of the professional bodies listed below: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Chartered Accountants Ireland The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Institute of Certified Public Accounts in Ireland; or equivalent.OR A Fully Qualified Accounting Technician2. A minimum of 2 years practical experience in all of the following areas:a) Management of month end closure to include reconciliation of control accounts and compilation of month end management accounts.b) Use of accounting software for the processing of financial transactions.c) Managing relationships with internal or external auditors including the implementation of audit recommendations.d) Budget management including analysis of variances and preparation of reports for senior management.e) Working with non-financial departments within an organisation to provide finance support and analysis.f) Experience of coordinating team activities, including delegating tasks and monitoring the quality and progress of work.The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Skills:Business partnering Accounting management Financial Accounting Financial reporting Budget ProcessBenefits:Work From Home hybrid working Paid Holidays Pension FundWHJS1_NI