At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial services, budget preparation, and reporting for a leading social housing provider.
- Company: Berneslai Homes, a forward-thinking social housing provider in Barnsley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and health checks.
- Other info: Agile working options and fantastic training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on homes and communities while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or AAT Level 4 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 42839 - 46142 £ per year.
Salary: £42,839 to £46,142, Working Arrangements: Full Time, Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Status of Employment: Permanent.
This post closes at 11:59 pm on the date specified.
At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward‑thinking social housing provider and employer.
Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.
Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our "3 Cs" values are at the heart of all we do here – we promise to always put the customer first, have a can‑do attitude to make change happen, and stay curious to make sure we get things right.
We're proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection.
This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence – demonstrating our commitment to providing high‑quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well‑being.
Finance Business Partner role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Finance Business Partner.
Within this role you will work closely with the Finance Manager in the provision of financial services including budget preparation, budget monitoring, closing of accounts, preparation of statutory accounts and annual financial statements.
You will provide accurate and timely financial information to the Head of Finance & Performance, members of EMT/SMT and the Council.
- Key duties and responsibilities
- Assist the Finance Business Partners and Finance Manager with the production of service budget monitoring in accordance with approved standards and guidance.
- Liaison with Property Services Repairs Team budget holders to review budgets and prepare monthly financial outturn forecasts to feed into the monthly management accounts.
- Identify and raise queries to the Finance Business Partner or Commercial Manager on a timely basis. Provide financial information to feed into the preparation of annual budgets.
- Maintain our financial system (SAP) – including raising invoices on a timely basis to ensure cash flow is maximised and journal transactions by strict deadlines.
- Implement closedown procedures including accounts reconciliation, accruals, intra‑company recharges and provide information for external audit.
Provide and analyse information required in the final accounts report.
What we're looking for
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade A‑C, 5‑9) or equivalent
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- Level 4 qualification
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Enthusiastic and effective team worker with the ability to develop good working relationships
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, and to tight deadlines
Why work for us?
- Agile Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities
Job Description and Employee Specification: Finance Business Partner – PSRT JD and ES. docx.
Key Dates
Shortlisting is due to take place week commencing 3 August and interview dates are due to take place week commencing 10 August. Please note these dates are subject to change.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lydia Mc Math, Finance Manager, by emailing Lydiamcmath@berneslaihomes. co. uk.
- We conduct spot checks for AI use in applications to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.
If AI use is suspected, we may contact you to discuss it, which may result in your application being withdrawn.
- This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
- CVs will not be accepted.
Berneslai Homes values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
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Finance Business Partner PSRT - 202607 in Barnsley employer: Berneslai Homes
Berneslai Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents in Barnsley through its commitment to high-quality social housing. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer fantastic training opportunities, an excellent pension scheme, and agile working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, customer service, and a can-do attitude, all while making a meaningful impact in the community.
