Finance Business Partner

Allstaff; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a fixed-term contract role in Bedford. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accountancy qualification and prior finance experience in the education sector. Key responsibilities include month-end processes, reconciliations, and VAT returns. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience within the education sector is required.
• Experience doing VAT and gift aid returns.
• Excellent working knowledge of VAT legislation reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end processes.
• Reconcile balances and control accounts.
• Input and process invoices and expense claims.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Accountancy qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner based in Bedford for one of our clients on a fixed-term contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end.
• Reconcilliations.
• Balance control accounts.
• Purchase ledger.
• Input and process invoices and expense claims into the system.
• Conduct monthly payment runs.
• Benchmarking and analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Prepare quarterly VAT and gift aid returns.

Requirements

• Accountancy qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Previous Finance experience within the Education sector.
• Experience doing VAT and gift aid returns.
• Systems report writing experience.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent working knowledge of VAT legislation reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

About the Recruiter

Allstaff Recruitment is an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who works on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Finance Business Partner role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.