Finance Business Partner

Cairn Housing Association; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Finance Department's objectives. The role is based in various locations including Edinburgh and Bellshill, with hybrid working options available. The ideal candidate should have accounting qualifications or significant relevant experience, alongside financial systems expertise. Employee benefits include flexible working, health support, and more.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent professional accounting qualification or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in supporting colleagues in finance, meeting deadlines, and working independently.
• Experience with financial accounts systems and complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of Fixed Asset register.
• Assist in monthly management accounts preparation.
• Handle accounts receivable process for accurate records.

Skills

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in finance teams

Ability to meet deadlines

Advanced knowledge of financial systems

Line management experience

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification

5 years relevant experience

Tools

Financial accounts systems

Job description

Cairn is seeking a dedicated Finance Business Partner who is responsible for the fulfilment of specific functions which support the delivery of the Finance Department's objectives and KPIs.

Location: Edinburgh / Bellshill / Inverness / Irvine or Thurso (with Hybrid Working)

Salary: The salary for this post is £45,793 per annum rising to £48,203 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

Work pattern: Full-time (34.5 hours per week) Permanent

Closing date: 15th August 2025 at 12:00 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of Fixed Asset register, reconciled monthly.
• Assist Management Accountant with monthly management accounts preparation, ensure the checklist is complete, all monthly journals posted and reconciliations complete.
• Responsible for accounts receivable process to ensure accurate records and timely invoicing.
• Monitor the Association's bank accounts including cashflow, large payments, and weekly reconciliations to ensure the financial health of the organisation.
• Assist with budget monitoring to keep income and expenditure in line with expectations.
• Contribute to the preparation of Group Statutory Annual accounts and liaison with external auditors to facilitate an accurate review of the Group's financial position.
• Suggest and implement streamlining and improvement initiatives for the finance team.
• Line management of Finance Assistant(s).

Requirements:

• It is essential the postholder has anAAT qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification or has 5 years relevant experience.
• It is also essential that successful candidate has experience of working with and supporting colleagues in a finance team, especially in achieving deadlines and can work under own initiative and make decisions adhering to Financial Regulations as well as being able to work as part of a team. It is also essential that the post holder has experience using financial accounts systems and experience performing complex reconciliations and some line management experience.
• It is desirable that the successful candidate hasexperience of assisting with year-end statutory accounts, Budget monitoring experience and has some Housing Association experience
• A full UK Drivers License with access to a car and a Basic Disclosure are required for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

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