Early Years Finance Assistant

2 days ago

Newport, United Kingdom Isle of Wight Council Full time

**County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile working**

**Grade 6, £25,993 to £27,269 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,806.55 to £16,582.50)**

**Vacancy Reference**:2025_1415

**Closing Date**:20/07/2025

**22.5 hours per week**

**Fixed term 1 year to March 31st 2026 with the possibility of a becoming permanent**

The Isle of Wight Local Authority is seeking a meticulous and proactive Early Years Finance Assistant to join our team.

This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of early years finance to providers across the Island. You will play a key part in managing the headcount process and supporting providers with funding-related queries.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Process headcount data submitted by early years providers to calculate funding allocations.
- Maintain and update funding records and databases with precision.
- Communicate effectively with providers to resolve discrepancies or answer funding-related questions.
- Assist in preparing reports and documentation related to funding distribution.
- Ensure compliance with funding regulations and local authority policies.

**About You**:
**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- Experience in administration, data processing, or a similar roll.
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of the early years sector or funding processes is desirable but not essential.
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

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