Finance Business Partner (Part–time) – 29 hours per week – GBP35,463 FTE + Benefits + hybrid and agile working

We are delighted to be working with South Lakes Housing based in Kendal, Cumbria. An independent, not for profit housing association, they are the largest provider of affordable rented properties in South Lakeland and we are seeking a Finance Business Partner on a part time basis to join a committed and focused team.

THE ROLE :

The role of the Finance Business Partner will provide a link between a number of directorates and will be accountable for the delivery of a range of financial services and analysis to senior internal decision makers.

Key accountabilities :

Prepare the annual phased budgets to meet deadlines.Prepare and complete monthly management accounts and financial forecasts, delivering high quality financial support and analysis to key decision makers.Complete monthly financial control reconciliations in respect of properties managed for other landlords, rent debtors, and rent cash received, and implement Internal and External Audit recommendations.Calculate and raise recharges in respect of the supported budget areas.Work closely with the Management Accountant, to support the preparation of relevant working papers for the year end external audit.Lead and administer the corporate credit card system.Complete financial control reconciliations for the Group bank accounts.Implement the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems to maximise the accurate, timely and tailored services to customers. THE PERSON

You will ideally be an AAT Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or CIMA) actively studying towards qualifying. Equally we would accept applications from those who are qualified by experience.A natural business partner it is essential you have the ability to communicate complex financial information to non–finance members of the team.You will have a strong technical grasp to be able to follow regulatory rules for returns and be an advocate for the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.