Financial Services Specialist

5 days ago


Yate, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council Full time

Company Overview


South Gloucestershire Council is a local authority that provides various services to its community, including education and finance. As a School's Finance Officer, you will be working as part of a small team to provide specialist support services to schools in the area.



Job Summary


This is a term-time only position with 10 additional working days and a limited-term contract until December 31st. The successful candidate will have experience in financial management and budgeting, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Key Responsibilities



  • Support and Advice

You will be responsible for providing financial support and advice to a number of schools, including on-site visits and office-based support. This may involve attending meetings with school managers and governors, as well as providing guidance on financial procedures and policies.


Budget Management

You will be working with schools to ensure they understand and comply with South Gloucestershire's accounting practices and procedures. This will involve using budgeting and accounting software to provide budget modelling and basic information, as well as advising schools on recovery plans and staff reduction arrangements.


Query Handling

You will be handling queries from schools via the helpdesk, providing advice and support, and taking ownership for responding to and resolving queries and requests.


Training and Development

You will be providing financial training and support to School Business Managers, Finance Admin Staff, Head teachers, and Governors, as well as delivering training sessions for multiple schools.



Requirements



  • Qualifications

You will need to have a qualification at Association of Accounting Technician level or be working towards it, or hold a School Business Manager Qualification (such as a Level 4 Diploma in School Business Management) or equivalent experience in a related area.


Experience

You must have experience of using computerised databases and monitoring systems, such as CIVICA and HCSS (Access Education), as well as being proficient in MS Office Packages (including Word, Excel, Outlook).


Financial Knowledge

You will need to have a good understanding of the financial requirements of local authority schools and academies, including budget setting and monitoring.



Estimated Salary


The estimated salary for this position is £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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