Finance Business Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner based in Bedford for one of our clients on a fixed-term contract basis. 

Summary of the Finance Business Partner role 

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Bedford 
Type of Contract: 12-18 month fixed-term contract
Hours: 37 hour working week

Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner

• Perform month-end and year-end.
• Reconcilliations. 
• Balance control accounts.
• Purchase ledger.
• Input and process invoices and expense claims into the system. 
• Conduct monthly payment runs. 
• Benchmarking and analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register. 
• Prepare quarterly VAT and gift aid returns.

Requirements for a successful Finance Business Partner

• Accountancy qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Previous Finance experience within the Education sector.
• Experience doing VAT and gift aid returns. 
• Systems report writing experience.
• Strong project management and organisational skills. 
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools. 
• Excellent working knowledge of VAT legislation reporting requirements. 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Allstaff Recruitment is an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who works on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.  

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**Thank you for your interest in the Finance Business Partner role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **