Finance Business Partner

Page Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized organisation in the property sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage statutory accounting and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications, particularly ACA or ACCA, alongside significant experience in property development accounting. Key responsibilities include improving financial processes and providing insights to the board. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000, along with benefits like a pension scheme and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified - Ideally ACA or ACCA.
• Construction or property development background with hands-on exposure to development accounting.
• Available to start early January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Own statutory accounting and reporting for a portfolio of development entities.
• Drive tax compliance and optimisation across VAT and corporation tax.
• Improve controls and processes for project delivery.

Skills

Statutory accounting experience

Advanced tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About Our Client

The company is a mid‑sized organisation operating within the property sector. They are committed to delivering excellence in their projects and ensuring sound financial management across their operations.

Job Description

The impact you will make

• Own statutory accounting and reporting for a portfolio of development entities, ensuring timely,‑ready financial statements.
• Drive tax compliance and optimisation across VAT, corporation tax and developer‑specific tax treatments to protect cashflow.
• Partner with project teams to forecast costs, model cashflows, and challenge assumptions that affect profitability.
• Improve controls and processes so finance becomes a proactive enabler of faster, cleaner project delivery.
• Present clear, commercial insight to the board and project directors so decisions are faster and less risky.

What we need from you

• Qualified - Ideally ACA or ACCA.
• Construction or property development background with hands‑on exposure to development accounting.
• Strong statutory accounting experience including preparation of year‑end accounts and working with auditors.
• Advanced reporting and tax knowledge covering VAT, corporation tax, and developer tax issues.
• Highly technical accounting skills: complex group accounting, IFRS / UK GAAP reconciliations, capitalisation of costs, joint ventures and related party disclosures.
• Commercial mindset: able to translate accounting detail into practical commercial recommendations.
• Available to start early January 2026 and able to commit to the fixed term.

A successful Finance Business Partner should have

• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA or ACCA.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in the property industry or a similar sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross‑functional teams.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits.