Assistant Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK's Utility sector is seeking a passionate Assistant Finance Business Partner to support their Power division. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential services that impact local communities. You will be instrumental in maintaining financial controls, preparing reports, and collaborating with auditors, all while working in a supportive environment that values career development and employee well-being. Join a team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement, and take your career to the next level with this forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service awards

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant eager to advance in the finance sector.
• Strong Excel skills and experience in accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality control and support to finance leadership.
• Prepare accurate financial and commercial reports.
• Collaborate with auditors and maintain financial compliance.

Skills

Excel

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Education

Part-qualified Accountant

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

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Assistant Finance Business Partner, Wakefield

Client: Ipsum

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a64a39322714

Job Views: 12

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Wakefield

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Your New Company

The UK’s Utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, it’s our vision to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our team, supporting the Power division. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and about supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that make a difference to local communities.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing, ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad experience to progress in your career. Investing in our people and enhancing our expertise and flexibility enables us to deliver the highest standards of service.

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits:

• Career development including professional qualifications and accreditation
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support and access to counselling, 24/7 virtual GP, Occupational Health support
• Tax-efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice): Cycle to Work, Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme on retailers, supermarkets, mobile providers, gym memberships, and more
• Local social committees and regular social events
• Life assurance cover
• Long service awards
• Opportunities to volunteer and participate in community projects

Your new role

Your role will provide high-quality control and support to the Finance Business Partner and Divisional Head of Finance for our Power division.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintaining controls and ensuring adherence
• Controlling working capital and supporting investments
• Preparing accurate financial and commercial reports
• Collaborating with external auditors during annual audits
• Working with finance and commercial processing teams for compliance
• Reviewing debtors and creditors with respective teams
• Maintaining key tax control accounts
• Overseeing payroll processes for sign-off
• Managing cash flow and working capital for review
• Ensuring best practice controls are followed and improved
• Maintaining accurate P11d records

About you

• Part-qualified accountant with a desire to progress
• Excellent Excel and system skills
• Experience in an accounting role
• Willingness to challenge the status quo
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Responds well under pressure
• Works efficiently and aims for success
• Team player able to build relationships at all levels