Early Years Finance Assistant

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is looking for a meticulous Early Years Finance Assistant to join their team. This role ensures the accurate distribution of early years finance to providers, manages headcount processes, and supports funding-related queries. Ideal candidates have strong organisational and numerical skills, along with experience in administration and data processing.

Benefits

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

Potential relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance if commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, data processing, or similar role.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process headcount data to calculate funding allocations.
• Maintain and update funding records.
• Communicate with providers to resolve funding queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Strong numeracy skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Experience in administration or data processing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.
• Provide guidance to providers on completing funding applications and headcount forms.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate with a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for supporting early years education.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in administration, data processing, or a similar roll.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• 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.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Theresa Wall [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• 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
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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 actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are aDisability 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.

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unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

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