Assistant Finance Business Partner
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (63% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and Ipsum is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 63% match
- Possible 3533 (Financial and accounting technicians) · 11% match
- Possible 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers) · 10% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
3533 Financial and accounting technicians Also possible | £34,100 | £48,700 | £48,700 | £48,700 |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
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 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
- Active local social committees
- Regular social events
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
As an Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the Power Division across the North Power region, working closely with operational teams to provide effective finance business partnering. You’ll help ensure financial controls are maintained and adhered to, supporting strong governance and compliance.
You will play an important role in managing working capital and preparing accurate financial and commercial information to support performance, forecasting, and investment decisions. This role offers great exposure within a fast‑paced, operational environment and an opportunity to further develop your finance business partnering skills.
As an Assistant Finance Business Partner you will…
- Own the full balance sheet, including debtor and creditor management, tax control accounts, and all associated reconciliations.
- Take responsibility for the completion of the monthly P&L and the delivery of accurate and insightful P&L reporting.
You are a part‑qualified accountant with a strong desire to progress, challenge yourself, and continue developing your career within a commercial environment. You bring experience from an accounting role, with strong Excel and systems skills, and ideally have exposure to commercial finance. You’re confident working at pace, responding well under pressure, and questioning the status quo to drive improvement. A proactive team player, you build positive relationships at all levels, can influence and motivate others, and are driven by a genuine desire to succeed.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
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Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to [email protected] for more info!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Ipsum holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.