Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join their dynamic Education and Schools Finance team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff, handling finance-related queries and ensuring smooth payment processes. With a focus on continuous improvement, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in financial reconciliations and updating payment systems. Enjoy a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while contributing to an essential public service. If you are passionate about finance and education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Start Date

£250 Referral Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Experience in public sector finance, especially in Schools/Education finance.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools.
• Completing financial reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.

Skills

Public Sector Finance Experience

Customer Service Skills

Financial Reconciliation

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Location: London

Contract: Permanent (Full-Time)

Salary: £34,416 - £36,522 per annum

Start Date: Flexible

*Hybrid Working – Once per fortnight in office*

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a London-based Local Authority for a Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join their Education and Schools Finance team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be an essential part of a dynamic finance team, providing excellent customer service to schools and Council staff on school payments and finance-related queries.

Main Responsibilities

1. Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system.
2. Completing financial reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
3. Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
4. Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.
5. Seeking continuous improvement opportunities in processes.

Candidate Criteria

• AAT qualification or equivalent (highly preferred)
• Experience in public sector finance, especially Schools/Education finance, is essential
• Experience in a customer-facing environment resolving queries and improving processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

If interested, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail]. We also offer a £250 referral bonus—refer someone suitable, and upon their successful placement and probation completion, you will receive the bonus.