We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our passionate and driven team based at our site in Ipswich.
As an Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will act as the key link between our Specialist division operations team and finance. You will ensure work completed is captured accurately, customer purchase order requirements are met, invoices are raised promptly, and revenue is recognised correctly. The role is central to reporting revenue, improving cash collection, reducing billing delays, and support the finance team over month end process.
The ideal candidate is detail driven, confident handling queries from multiple stakeholders and comfortable navigating both financial and operational workflow.
This is a hybrid-working remote position, combining working with a vibrant & supportive finance team in the office and working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary liaison between Operations and AR, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Reconcile completed work against invoiced revenue to identify unbilled revenue.
• Identify customers and update contract/intercompany agreements.
• Support monthly revenue assurance reviews.
• Understand customer billing requirements.
• Proactively engage with operational teams and customers to secure POs ahead of billing.
• Track outstanding queries and ensure they are resolved.
• Monitor recurring issues and escalate risks.
• Ensure data accuracy & compliance.
• Translate operational information into finance-ready detail.
• Maintain strong relationships with teams and customers.
• Assist with the preparation of revenue accruals for completed but unbilled work.
• Provide supporting documentation for month-end reporting and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate customer and billing data.
• Coordinate new customer and contract set up within finance system as well as operational system.
• Knowledge of intercompany processes.
• Familiarity with ERP/finance systems.
• Strong Excel/data-tracking skills.
Key working relationships:
Accounts Receivable Teams
Credit Control Team
Specialist Operational Teams
Supporting the Finance Business Partner for the Specialist division
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
🚀Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
📝Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
💰Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Assistant Finance Business Partner in Ipswich employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
