Group Finance Business Partner


Company:	Ipsum Utilities Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PR7 1NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Group Finance Business Partner - Chorley

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it. 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services 

Cycle to Work scheme 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! 

Life assurance cover 

Long service recognition 

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Active local social committees 

Regular social events 

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community 

About the role…

As Group Finance Business Partneryou will play a key role in supporting Group reporting and strengthening financial controls across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide high-quality technical accounting support while gaining broad exposure to Group finances within a fast‑paced, growing organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to develop within a dynamic and evolving environment.

As a Group Finance Business Partner you will…

Support GFC with month-end reporting and preparation of financials for board meetings

Support with tax compliance and submissions, incl. VAT, Corp. Tax, PAYE, PSA and P11Ds

Support GFC with financial controls across the Group;

Standardise and develop Group wide processes and reporting

Assist various Group treasury roles, incl. payment approvals, credit cards and expenses

Monitor divisional compliance with accounting standards and Group accounting policies.

Implement new and / or updated accounting standards across the Group where necessary.

Support ad hoc projects including assistance with potential acquisitions

About you…

You’ll be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, ideally trained within practice, with strong technical accounting expertise and experience preparing statutory accounts for a Group of companies. You will have a solid understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and audit processes, supported by excellent Microsoft Office skills—particularly advanced Excel and strong reporting capability.

You are a confident communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving. Highly organised and detail-focused, you’re able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines while working collaboratively as part of a team. You bring a genuine interest in business and finance, alongside strong IT skills and a proactive, professional mindset.

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