All about the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to cover the current post holder's maternity leave up to December 2026. The postholder will deal with many aspects of Special Educational Needs Finance including
The closing date for the role is the 21st of October. To be shortlisted for interview, applicants should evidence how they meet the essential & desirable criteria in their application.
Interviews will take place on 27th October
To discuss the role, please contact (url removed)
All about our Team
The post is part of the Accountancy Team within the Local Authority but works closely with Service Managers within the Education service.
All about You
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer with excellent ICT skills, with a strong attention to detail, who is able to work on their own initiative with a minimum of supervision. You will be a competent Excel user and be able to analyse large and complex data sets. You will possess strong communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate with both finance and non-finance staff. You will have strong time management skills which will mean you can respond to tight deadlines and urgent requests for information.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact (url removed) we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.