Finance Business Partner

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner responsible for maintaining financial records and supporting the Finance Department's goals. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification or equivalent and relevant experience. This role offers a salary of £45,793 per annum with opportunities for growth, along with flexible and hybrid work options. Join a supportive team dedicated to creating equal opportunities in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Experience assisting with year-end statutory accounts is desirable.
• Full UK Driver's License and Basic Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of Fixed Asset register.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Responsible for accounts receivable and timely invoicing.
• Monitor bank accounts and cashflow.
• Contribute to preparation of Annual accounts.

Skills

AAT qualified or equivalent accounting qualification

Experience in finance teams

Experience using financial accounts systems

Ability to perform complex reconciliations

Line management experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Details

Various office locations throughout Scotland

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025, 12:00

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

Job Type: Full Time

Overview

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.

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.
• Sugest and implement streamlining and improvement initiatives for the finance team.
• Line management of Finance Assistant(s).

Requirements

• It is essential the postholder has an AAT 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 has experience 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!

Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

A registered Scottish Charity SC(NO):016647

Notes

A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.

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