Finance Officer

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking a Finance & Administration Officer to coordinate payments and provide financial support within SEND services. This full-time role involves processing payments, handling finance queries, and supporting senior finance staff. Ideal candidates will have A-level qualifications, experience in finance, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly. Remote working is offered with a contract that lasts for 3 months, with the potential for an extension.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and using financial systems.
• Understanding of financial regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer payments to external service providers.
• Investigate and resolve finance queries from teams and providers.
• Provide administrative support to finance colleagues.

Skills

Experience working in a finance environment

Ability to explain financial information

Attention to detail

Education

A-level qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Finance & Administration Officer (SEND and Children’s Services)

Remote Working

Full Time – 37 hours per week

£20.93 Per Hour Umbrella

3-Month Contract, potential for extension

About the Role

You will be responsible for coordinating and administering regular and ad hoc payments to external service providers using bespoke financial systems. The role involves close liaison with internal teams and service providers to ensure payments are accurate, efficient and completed within agreed timescales.

You will also provide administrative and financial support across key service areas, including SEND, CHAD and Direct Payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Process scheduled and one-off payments using bespoke finance systems.
• Investigate and resolve finance queries from internal teams and external providers in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide administrative support to senior finance colleagues, including maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
• Support the accurate interpretation and explanation of contractual and financial requirements.
• Ensure strong attention to detail in all financial and administrative tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• A-level qualifications (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a finance environment, including processing invoices and using financial systems.
• Ability to clearly explain financial and contractual information to members of the public.
• Understanding of financial regulations and payme...