Assistant Finance Business Partner

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a respected social housing organisation in their search for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their Finance team, initially on a 4 month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong management accounting and business partnering experience to join a values-driven organisation making a real difference within local communities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Partnering, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial support across the organisation. You'll work closely with budget holders, Heads of Service and senior leadership to provide insightful financial analysis, budgeting support and management information that supports strategic decision-making.

This role offers a varied workload across management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, fixed asset accounting, project costing and business partnering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Provide detailed financial analysis and budget monitoring information to operational managers and senior stakeholders
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintain and manage fixed asset registers and component accounting
• Lead on job costing, project costing and service charge reporting
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and compliance reporting
• Work closely with budget holders to improve financial awareness and understanding across the business
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance function
• Support grant accounting, claims and financial compliance processes

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or qualified by relevant experience
• Strong experience within management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Experience producing detailed financial information for internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Previous experience within housing, public sector or regulated environments would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity for contract extension
• 4 day working week (delivering 100% of the work, in 80% of the time, for 100% of salary)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme
• Free parking

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment for further information.