We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner based in Bedford for one of our clients on a fixed-term contract basis. Summary of the Finance Business Partner role Salary: £35,000 per annum Location: Bedford Type of Contract: 12-18 month fixed-term contract Hours: 37 hour working week Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner Perform month-end and year-end. Reconcilliations. Balance control accounts. Purchase ledger. Input and process invoices and expense claims into the system. Conduct monthly payment runs. Benchmarking and analysis. Maintain the fixed asset register. Prepare quarterly VAT and gift aid returns. Requirements for a successful Finance Business Partner Accountancy qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA Previous Finance experience within the Education sector. Experience doing VAT and gift aid returns. Systems report writing experience. Strong project management and organisational skills. Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools. Excellent working knowledge of VAT legislation reporting requirements. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Allstaff Recruitment is an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who works on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors. Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest