Finance Assistant - Business Partner

Finance Assistant - Business Partner

Location: Manchester Head Office / Hybrid

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing date is 3rd February 2026, however we reserve the right to close before the date

The Finance Assistant - Business Partner will be responsible for supporting the Business Partnering service to Budget holders and support the Finance Team by producing information for budget meetings. This will involve attending monthly budget meetings, supplying relevant financial information, and assisting budget holders in explaining variances and setting future budgets. The role also involves contributing to the production of management accounts, by ensuring accuracy of the financial performance and supporting with the narrative for the variances.

This position will report to the Management Accountant, the Finance Business Partner will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the month end close process. This includes maintaining strong financial controls and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. This role will also support the Head of Corporate Finance; collating information related to KPI across the Business.

Experience and qualifications

• AAT Qualified or equivalent
• Finance Experience in supporting managers with budgets
• Experience of reconciliations, processing accruals and prepayments.
• Ability to collate and analyse information
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience of using IT as analytical and management tools
• Delivering results to tight deadlines and under pressure and maintaining accuracy
• Communicating effectively and build effective working relationships with customers

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Contributory pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
• Paid volunteering days (3 per year)
• Day off for your birthday

To Apply

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