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Junior Finance Business Partner

United Kingdom, Eastbourne Employment contract 27000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and play a key role in supporting ESCG’s students’ successes? Do you want to develop into a trusted finance partner, influencing decisions and adding real value? East Sussex College Group (ESCG) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial information and supporting budget holders across the College, while building your own business partnering skills. Working closely with experienced Finance Business Partners, you will gain exposure to financial reporting, planning, and operational decision-making, helping teams across the College make informed financial decisions.

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and performance reports
  • Analysing financial and non-financial data to identify trends and variances
  • Preparing journals, accruals, and prepayments, and reconciling balance sheet accounts
  • Assisting with year-end processes and audit preparation financial planning & business partnering
  • Supporting budget setting and in-year forecasting processes
  • Monitoring departmental budgets and tracking expenditure against
  • Providing financial insight to support decision-making
  • Acting as a key contact for finance queries and supporting non-finance managers financial control & continuous improvement
  • Ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls
  • Supporting value-for-money reviews and identifying efficiencies
  • Using financial systems and Excel to maintain accurate records and reporting
  • Contributing to improvements of processes and reporting tools

Requirements

  • Studying towards (or recently started) AAT Level 2 qualification
  • Good understanding of basic accounting principles including budgets, accruals, and variance analysis
  • Strong Excel and IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
  • Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting budget holders or working with non-finance colleagues
  • Experience working in a complex or public sector environment
  • Interest in developing business partnering skills

What we offer

  • A competitive FE salary
  • generous annual leave
  • pension
  • access to funded teaching qualifications
  • apprenticeships
  • a range of other training courses to support career development

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