Assistant Finance Business Partner
East Durham College is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, working closely with senior finance professionals and stakeholders across the organisation.
If you are passionate about finance, eager to grow your business partnering skills, and enjoy turning data into meaningful insights, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
In this key role, you will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering high‑quality financial management, reporting, and analysis. You will play a vital part in providing accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, and contributing to key decision‑making across the College.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in producing monthly management accounts and reports
- Analyse financial performance and investigate variances
- Support budget holder meetings and provide financial insight
- Contribute to forecasting, financial planning, and project costing
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and assist with VAT returns
- Support payroll accounting and grant reconciliation processes
Budgeting & Planning
- Support the annual budget setting process
- Work with departments to develop financial plans
- Assist with budget uploads, phasing, and documentation
- Contribute to financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making
Stakeholder Support & Compliance
- Build strong relationships with non‑finance stakeholders
- Provide clear, accurate financial information across the College
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and funding requirements
- Support audit processes and external reporting obligations
About you
We are looking for someone who is analytical, proactive, and ready to grow their finance career.
- Part‑qualified (or studying towards) a CCAB qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- Experience working within a finance function
- Strong Excel and IT skills
- Excellent analytical and numerical ability
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Ability to interpret and clearly present financial data
- Confident communicator, able to engage with non‑finance stakeholders
- Experience within Further Education or the public sector
- Knowledge of funding and grant income
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI
- Understanding of accounting standards and financial regulations
What we’re looking for
- A proactive and organised approach
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
- A collaborative team player with high professional integrity
What we offer:
- 35 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5% employer contributions
- Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan
- Heavily discounted Gym Membership
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- 3 days paid emergency leave per year
- Various paid and unpaid leave for other needs
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate
- On‑site restaurant, canteen and hair & beauty salon
- Free on‑site parking
- On‑site nursery facilities (up to 5 years old)
- Cycle to work scheme and much more
- Access to free Beamish tickets
As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, under our status as a Disability Confident Employer.
East Durham College upholds Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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