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Finance Officer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Officer position is located in North-East London and is a temporary contract for an initial period of 6 months.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £20-22 per hour umbrella and requires candidates to start as soon as possible.
  • The successful applicant will manage financial resources related to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and ensure compliance with the Financial Framework.
  • Candidates should have experience in SEN/Education Finance, a minimum of 5 GCSEs at A-C grade, and familiarity with financial management systems such as SIMS, Oracle, or Synergy.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential for this role.

Finance OfficerLocation: North-East LondonContract: Temporary (6-month initial) Rate: £20-22 per hour umbrellaStart Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact:

Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Officer to join the Education Finance team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the management of overall financial resources and procedures for SEND ensuring that these meet the requirements of the Financial Framework and the implementation of the new Schools Funding Arrangements 2013, including responsibility for SEN transport finance and post 16 transport finance.The postholder will also be responsible for SEN delegation, recoupment, contingency claims, income and expenditure, i-procurement, including transport budget and managing external contracts. CandidateCriteria

  • Experience in SEN/Education Finance is highly preferred
  • 5 GCSEs A-C grade as a minimum with relevant finance qualification preferred
  • Experience of using MS Office applications and working within specified deadlines
  • Experience of working with SIMS Financial Management System, Oracle or Synergy would be highly desirable
  • Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

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