Assistant Finance Business Partner

Lambeth College; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

South Bank Colleges is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, where staff are united by a shared ambition to transform lives through education. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025, inspectors praised the college's "strong culture of inclusion" and the way staff "foster an understanding of diversity" across all campuses. Adult learning was rated Outstanding, and learners spoke of the college as "an integral part of their journey in life." With a broad curriculum offer, expert tutors and deep links to the local community and employers, South Bank Colleges is a rewarding environment for education professionals to thrive.

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Finance Business Partner with a passion for delivering accurate, insightful financial information and supporting effective decision-making across a diverse organisation. Your role will involve working closely with a range of professional service units at London South Bank University (LSBU), helping them to plan, forecast, and manage their budgets effectively.

Working as an Assistant Finance Business Partner at LSBU is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the financial health and strategic success of the university. You will play a key role in enhancing financial control and planning, supporting colleagues through the budget cycle, and ensuring financial processes are followed accurately. Your efforts will support informed decision-making and strengthen LSBU's ability to deliver high-quality services for students, staff, and the wider community.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Part-qualified with a recognised professional accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or AAT Level 4
• Experience in a finance role, with a track record of handling complex transactions accurately
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and monthly forecasting processes
• Ability to work collaboratively with other professional service departments (e.g. HR, IT)

This role is offered on a Permanent and Full time (36 hours a week) basis.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025, at 11.59pm.

Interviews will take place on: TBC

We are an inclusive and welcoming college that is highly responsive in meeting the needs of our students. Equality, Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and behaviours, and we seek applicants who are fully committed to enhancing our work in this area.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and you have the right skills and experience, we look forward to receiving an application from you.

Safeguarding Statement

SBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.