Full job descriptionAssistant Finance Business PartnerDevon | Hybrid | £34,425 per annum | 35 hours per week | 12 month fixed term contract

An established organisation based in Devon is looking for a proactive and professional Assistant Finance Business Partner to join its busy finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with management accounting experience who enjoys working closely with non-finance stakeholders and turning financial data into meaningful insight. You’ll also join at an interesting time, with the organisation transitioning to a new finance system.
The roleYou’ll support the delivery of accurate, meaningful financial information and build strong relationships with budget holders and cost centre managers.Key responsibilities will include:
*Producing monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments
*Preparing variance analysis and commentary for allocated cost centres
*Providing finance business partnering support and advice to budget holders
*Supporting and coaching stakeholders with budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting
*Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes
*Preparing monthly accounting schedules and postings
*Completing relevant balance sheet reconciliations
*Supporting the transition to a new finance system

About youYou’ll ideally have:
*AAT qualification or be part-qualified CIMA
*Experience within a management accounting role
*Strong financial analysis, interpretation and reporting skills
*Experience working with computerised accounting systems
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*The ability to communicate financial information effectively to different audiences
*Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach

What’s on offer?
*Salary: £34,425 per annum
*Hours: 35 hours per week
*Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
*Location: Devon
*Working arrangement: Hybrid, with approximately 1-2 days per week onsite anticipated
*Competitive pension
*Life assurance
*Generous annual leave
*Health and wellbeing benefits
*Free onsite parking
*Additional employee benefits and discounts

Interested?If you’re looking to take the next step in your management accounting career and want a role combining hands-on accounting with business partnering and stakeholder engagement, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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