IntroductionGateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and are part way through an exciting programme to deliver another 250 homes by 2025. We also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that people will want to live in a Gateway home and people will want to work at Gateway. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community. Our valuesOur values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence. As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we're proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.The roleWe are looking for a Finance Business Partner - Business Services to partner effectively with our business services departments ensuring high quality financial data and advice to enable delivery of our strategic plans.This role reports to the head of finance but will also have frequent engagement with the director of finance, IT and governance, other executive directors and heads of service. Regular interaction with external & internal auditors, pension schemes and a range of specialist advisers will also be a key part of the role. A strong focus on delivery, change management, problem solving and an ethos of customer service, combined with a strong character and a good sense of humour will be required to succeed in this exciting and rewarding role.The post holder will drive optimal use of our financial resources through effective financial planning and reporting processes, ensure completion and timely submission of statutory returns including VAT and manage the monthly payroll delivery.AccountabilitiesYour accountabilities will include but not limited to:Prepares allocated sections of management accounts working closely with all business services departmentsPrime contact for business services departments for all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting while monitoring in year spendSupport design and implementation of strategic improvement projects within business service departmentPrepare accurate, reliable and timely financial reports including monitoring management accounts, annual budgets and biannual reforecastsProvide monthly key account control reconciliations and ensure any anomalies are fully investigated and resolvedPrepare allocated sections of annual report and financial accounts including debtors, creditors, operating lease commitments and payrollMaintain control processes including approvals for establishment control and headcount managementLead and manage the Accounts Payable Finance SpecialistCollaborate and work closely across business services departments Please refer to the attached job profile for more details.Key skills, knowledge and experience:CCAB qualified accountantExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong digital skills including Excel and specialist finance systemsUK GAAP, FRS102 and Housing SORP and relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements in social housingEnabling process efficiencies and effectiveness through automation and effective use of systems and technologyAccounts Payable experienceFinancial planning, reporting and analysisSocial housing or similar asset-based customer-oriented entityManaging and leading a small team effectivelySalary and benefits Our benefits package includes:Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank HolidaysCompetitive salarySubsidised Health and Wellbeing MembershipSimply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advicePension - up to 10% employer contributionIf you have the confidence and enthusiasm to work in a challenging but supportive working environment, we would like to hear from you. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2025 INTERVIEWS: TBC Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the communityJBRP1_UKTJ
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Finance Business Partner - Business Services