Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset Accountant)

Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset Accountant)

Do you have an AAT qualification or a degree in accountancy?

Do you have experience in a finance business partnering role?

We're really excited at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, as we've created an exciting new role within our Finance team, we're looking to appoint an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset).

We're offering an excellent salary of £38,948, plus some great benefits.

As an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset), you'll report into the Finance Business Partner for our property and customers teams, providing all aspects of financial support to cost centre managers up to Executive level.

The role will support all aspects of Asset Management, including Planned Maintenance, Capital Component Replacement, Development, and Property disposals.

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

We're a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities. Many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve, giving our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.

There is a strong sense of togetherness across the organisation; our culture encourages accountability, cross-departmental collaboration and we welcome the opportunity to improve through feedback.

We have an agile working policy; therefore, colleagues are able to work from wherever is suitable to complete the task at hand. This might be at home, at our offices located in Boston and Grimsby, or somewhere else!

There will be a requirement for the successful colleague to attend face-to-face finance meetings in Lincolnshire approximately once a month.

What additional benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership?

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year pro rata (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other!

What qualifications, skills and experience will I need as an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset Accountant)?

Essential

• Accounting Degree or AAT qualified.
• 2 years' experience in a Finance role
• Great analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge in preparation, control and management of budgets.
• Excellent time management skills and appreciation of the importance of deadlines.
• Computer literate with demonstrable knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Understanding of the principles of continuous improvement.

Desirable

• A background in Business Partnering and/or the preparation of Management Accounts
• Studying towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Ability to manage, influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience with Open Accounts system.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and/or regulations to ensure accounting and reporting are compliant.
• Experience of working in the Social Housing sector.

What will I be asked to do as an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Asset Accountant)?

• Business Partnering - Supporting management teams and cost centre managers with day-to-day finance support, analysis and reporting.
• Capital Transactions - Provide effective cover for the Capital Accountant in all aspects of Fixed Asset Accounting, including processing Fixed Assets, monthly Depreciation, Grant Accounting and Reconciliations.
• Finance reporting - Provide timely and accurate finance information to internal and external stakeholders and ensure the consistency, reliability and efficiency of information gathering, validation and aggregation.
• Forecasting and Budgeting - Support budget holders and the Finance Business Partner in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, collating, analysing and challenging forecast information appropriately.
• Month end processing - Assist with the monthly preparation of management accounts.
• Internal Controls - Ensure a robust control framework is implemented, updated and adhered to.
• Financial Analysis - Provide appropriate financial analysis to support the organisation with all aspects of decision making and performance reporting.
• Finance Systems - Ensure that internal processes are efficient and effective, utilising the Open Accounts system to automate business processes as applicable.
• Continuous Improvement - Consistently and continually strive to reduce cycle times, improve the quality of outputs and provide value for money.

What opportunities will I have for progression?

At LHP we are committed to investing in the development of our employees to enable them to realise their potential. There are many opportunities that LHP will provide you with to enhance your skills and assist in your career progression.

We measure our success within this area by the number of internal promotions that we can achieve and that we are able to retain our best talent. The natural career progression route that would be applicable to your role is Finance Business Partner.

Interviews will take place via Teams on Tuesday 26th November.

How to apply?

If you want to have an informal chat with our Talent and Recruitment Officer, please call Rajim on 07958388464.

To Apply, complete the application process by attaching your up-to-date CV and a cover letter, detailing why you would be an excellent candidate for the role and explaining the positive impact you would have on our finance business partnering team.

If we receive sufficient strong applications, we may close the campaign early.

Offers of Employment are subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References.