Assistant Finance Business Partner - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Finance Business Partner Hybrid - Reading Are you a part-qualified or finalist accountant looking to take the next step in your finance career? Do you have a passion for turning data into meaningful insights and presenting clear, actionable financial information? If so, we'd love to hear from you.We're looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner.Ideally, you'll bring experience from the housing sector and a strong understanding of service charge accounting, but most importantly, you'll be analytical, proactive, and ready to make an impact.Key Responsibilities:

• Support Finance Business Partners with transactional-level cost analysis and cross-directorate reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial results at entity level, including management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory accounts.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead on accounting for surpluses/deficits on variable service charges, including monthly/quarterly reviews and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support stakeholders with service charge recoverability, sinking funds, and leaseholder accounts.
• Participate in finance projects to improve processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Take on additional duties as required, including occasional flexible working
• What We're Looking For:
• Part-qualified, QBE or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in housing or a similar sector preferred
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into insight
• Confident in producing and presenting financial accounts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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