Senior Finance Business Partner

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider is seeking a fully qualified accountant for the role of Senior Finance Business Partner. This position involves supporting financial reporting, preparing financial statements, and leading audit processes. The contract is for 9-12 months, with a competitive salary between £49,000 and £58,000 per annum, and hybrid working arrangements. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a busy finance function during a key period.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Mileage and benefits in line with ACHA policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex or regulated environment.
• Comfortable working at pace and taking ownership.
• Experience within social housing or not-for-profit organizations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Lead year-end and external audit delivery.
• Strengthen financial reporting, controls, and processes.
• Provide finance support and insight to colleagues.
• Support treasury, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Strong technical accounting and reporting experience

Experience supporting or leading year-end and audit processes

Ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues

Pragmatic, hands-on approach

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner (Qualified)

9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Argyll Community Housing Association

Hybrid & Remote Working | Argyll & Bute

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) is a leading social housing provider, managing over 5,100 homes across Argyll and Bute and supporting communities across the region.

ACHA is now seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner (Fully Qualified) to join the team on a 9-12 month fixed term contract, supporting the Finance Manager and wider organisation through a key period, including year‑end and ongoing financial reporting.

This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to a fully qualified accountant who can add value quickly and provide stability within a busy finance function.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, reporting, and governance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of financial statements and management accounts
• Playing a lead role in year‑end and external audit delivery
• Strengthening financial reporting, controls, and processes
• Providing finance support and insight to colleagues across the organisation
• Supporting treasury, compliance, and regulatory reporting as required

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience operating in a complex or regulated environment. You'll be comfortable working at pace, taking ownership, and supporting both operational and strategic finance activity.

You are likely to bring:

• Strong technical accounting and reporting experience
• Experience supporting or leading year‑end and audit processes
• The ability to work collaboratively with non‑finance colleagues
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach

Experience within social housing, the public sector, or not‑for‑profit organisations would be advantageous, though transferable experience will also be considered.

Contract & Package

• Contract: 9‑12 months FTC
• Salary: £49,000 – £58,000 per annum
  • Flexibility to consider a higher grade for exceptional experience
• Hybrid working arrangements – primarily working remotely, but expectation to visit one of the offices
• Mileage and benefits in line with ACHA policy

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please contact Erinne Bird MacKellar at Morgan Hunt.

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Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.