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Education Finance Officer
Havering
Contract
18.33 per hour PAYE or 22.81 per hour limited paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Education Finance Officer.
The successful candidate with have Excel expertise as a default, any experience in LA processes, SEND and schools is a benefit.
Any prospective candidates may be subject to an Excel skill test.
Remote working is available, however there will be an expectation that they come into the office at least once/twice a week to work alongside others in the team. Also for the first month, it is highly likely that they will be required to come in person to get an understanding of what is required.
Ability to demonstrate the confidence and self-assurance to work effectively with head teachers, school governors and other agencies. Essential
Ability to use initiative to seek out information for management reporting. Essential
Ability to use own initiative and judgement to resolve immediate service delivery problems Essential
Ability to work effectively in a team and/or on own initiative Essential
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own workload so that all projects receive equal support Essential
Detailed knowledge of safeguarding statutory guidance and legislation as it impacts on schools." Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the role and remit of other professionals working with children and young people with SEND and their families. Essential
Knowledge of SEND legislation Desirable
Knowledge of the needs of children and young people with SEND and their families and of child development. Desirable
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (in particular Word and Excel) & computerised mapping. Essential
Ability to use Microsoft Excel to record and maintain data and perform some manipulation of financial data Advanced
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, and the capability to learn to use bespoke software Essential
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Yes
Effective skills in using IT applications relevant to the post (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook). Essential
Good negotiation and influencing skills and ability to establish and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with a wide range of people (parents/carers, schools, social workers and other agencies), achieving positive shared outcomes. Intermediate
Knowledge of financial procedures relating to the delegation of resources to schools Advanced
Previous experience in similar role
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
