Finance Business Partner

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness, Irvine, Thurso; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Scotland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This full-time position entails responsibilities such as maintaining asset registers, managing bank accounts, and supporting budget monitoring initiatives. A qualified candidate will possess an AAT qualification or equivalent experience, with a focus on teamwork and financial systems proficiency. Employee benefits include flexible working conditions and health support.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in finance team support and meeting deadlines.
• Line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Fixed Asset register.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Monitor cashflow and financial health of the organization.

Skills

Financial regulations knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Tools

Financial accounts systems

Job description

Various office locations throughout Scotland

Closing date for applications

Friday 15th August 2025, 12:00

Full salary & employment details

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

Cairn is seeking a dedicated Finance Business Partner whois responsible for the fulfilment of specific functions which support the delivery of the Finance Department’s objectives and KPIs.

Key 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.
*Suggest 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 qualificationor 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 systemsand experience performing complex reconciliationsand some line management experience.
*It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience of assisting with year-end statutory accounts, Budget monitoring experienceand 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.

Contact name:HR Team

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