Sandwell Children's Trust rated as a Good Provider. At Sandwell Children’s Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our ‘Sandwell Deal’, brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff. What we can offer you:- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition. Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas. You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%. We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards. Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression. We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/ Band G SCP 32 – 37 (£42,839 - £48,226 per annum) dependent on experience Full- time 37 hours per week A permanent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Team with Sandwell Children's Trust. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner this role will be support the production of budget monitoring and forecasting information, ensuring that all budget holders are fully briefed on their financial performance and ensuring that all funding streams are maximised for the Trust. The postholder will contribute to: Performance Reporting: Preparing clear, accurate financial reports and commentary for budget holders to support informed decisions and effective resource management. Financial Compliance: Assisting with accurate ledger entries, control account reconciliations, and month and year-end processes to help meet statutory deadlines and audit standards. Strategic Support: Providing financial modelling and scenario analysis to aid service planning and resource allocation, supporting the Trust’s ability to respond to changing priorities. The development of reports that show monthly trends and use non-financial information such as headcount and placement numbers to validate financial forecasts and trends will enhance the understanding of the Trust’s financial information. This role plays an important part in maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, supporting compliance, and helping the Trust deliver value for money and high-quality services for children and families. You will need:- Fully Qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent or part qualified member of a Chartered Accounting body. A minimum of 2 years’ experience gained in a financial management environment, preferably at least some within a public sector environment. Knowledge and ability to use financial systems and Microsoft packages. Ability to set and work to deadlines. Attention to details and accuracy. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Michael Letters – Head of Finance - michael_letters@sandwellchildrenstrust.org So, if you think your future could lie with joining a 'Good' team, then we’d love to hear from you. Please click on the link below to complete an application form and view The Sandwell Deal https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/ When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family. Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.