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Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Education Finance Officer
Join a dynamic team in the education sector as an Education Finance Officer! Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to enhancing educational services. They are seeking a talented individual to support financial management functions. This temporary role provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Manage overall financial resources for SEND, ensuring the effective implementation of new Schools Funding Arrangements (2013).
- Coordinate and produce essential data for statutory returns to the DfE and respond to FOI requests, using systems such as Synergy and Liquid Logic.
- Administer eligibility processes for free school meals, acting as a liaison between schools and parents.
- A rewarding environment where your skills in budget monitoring, financial management, and teamwork will shine.
- The chance to work closely with educational institutions, helping ensure that funding is allocated fairly and transparently.
- A supportive team that values open communication and is committed to providing top-notch service to schools and academies.
You are someone who is:
- Proficient in financial management with a solid understanding of accounting principles relevant to local authority schools.
- Experienced in data analysis, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills that enable accurate reporting and forecasting.
- A confident communicator, adept at liaising with diverse stakeholders, including school staff and parents.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Excellent teamwork capabilities alongside a commitment to quality service delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with financial systems (previous use of systems like Fusion is advantageous).
If you are driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting educational finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Ready to take your career in education finance to the next level? Send your CV along with a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience today!
Our client believes in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion. Join them in making a difference!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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