Finance Officer (Early Years and Childcare)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Finance Officers to join their dynamic Children & Young People’s Services Finance Team. This exciting role involves providing financial expertise to support early years learning and childcare services, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with a recognised accountancy qualification. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to promoting welfare and effective governance across partner organisations. If you're motivated and experienced in business advisory roles, we encourage your application.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a recognised accountancy or business studies qualification.
• Experience in providing business advice or commissioning services is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Years Learning and Childcare Team with financial expertise.
• Conduct routine visits and investigations with partner organisations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Business Advisory Skills

Financial Planning

Education

Recognised Accountancy Qualification

Business Studies Qualification

Tools

IT Systems and Packages

Job description

Post Ref: CC399

Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.

The Council’s Finance Services provide a range of financial services to all areas of the Council and directly to the public and external organisations, including schools. The Service is looking to recruit two Finance Officers to be based in the Children & Young People’s Services Finance Team, the team currently consisting of 6 posts including a Finance Manager, 2 Senior Finance Officers, and 3 Finance Officers.

The postholder will be required to support the Early Years Learning and Childcare Team by providing knowledge and expertise in business and finance to contribute to the development and dissemination of policies and procedures, guidance and information to facilitate the successful commissioning of early years learning and childcare services across a variety of partner organisations, including schools, day nurseries, pre-schools, out-of-school clubs and childminders.

The role will be responsible for undertaking routine visits and investigations with partner organisations, to ensure contractual and statutory requirements are fulfilled satisfactorily and funds provided by the Council are administered effectively.

The role will contribute to developing a culture of business and financial planning, supporting partner organisations to acquire management, financial and business skills to ensure that they have effective and compliant governance, financial and administrative systems, processes and procedures in place.

The post offers an exciting opportunity to build upon and maintain effective working relationships with a very diverse range of partner organisations and colleagues.

The service is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual with strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and utilise a variety of IT based systems and packages. If you have recent experience of providing business advice to businesses or organisations or commissioning services in a financial or compliance role, we will welcome your application.

Candidates are required to hold a recognised Accountancy or Business Studies qualification, Business Advisor accreditation, or have equivalent relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

Post Ref: CC399

Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.

The Council’s Finance Services provide a range of financial services to all areas of the Council and directly to the public and external organisations, including schools. The Service is looking to recruit two Finance Officers to be based in the Children & Young People’s Services Finance Team, the team currently consisting of 6 posts including a Finance Manager, 2 Senior Finance Officers, and 3 Finance Officers.

The postholder will be required to support the Early Years Learning and Childcare Team by providing knowledge and expertise in business and finance to contribute to the development and dissemination of policies and procedures, guidance and information to facilitate the successful commissioning of early years learning and childcare services across a variety of partner organisations, including schools, day nurseries, pre-schools, out-of-school clubs and childminders.

The role will be responsible for undertaking routine visits and investigations with partner organisations, to ensure contractual and statutory requirements are fulfilled satisfactorily and funds provided by the Council are administered effectively.

The role will contribute to developing a culture of business and financial planning, supporting partner organisations to acquire management, financial and business skills to ensure that they have effective and compliant governance, financial and administrative systems, processes and procedures in place.

The post offers an exciting opportunity to build upon and maintain effective working relationships with a very diverse range of partner organisations and colleagues.

The service is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual with strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and utilise a variety of IT based systems and packages. If you have recent experience of providing business advice to businesses or organisations or commissioning services in a financial or compliance role, we will welcome your application.

Candidates are required to hold a recognised Accountancy or Business Studies qualification, Business Advisor accreditation, or have equivalent relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.