Finance Support Officer | Schools Finance Team | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Schools Finance Business Support Officer. Play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of over 500 schools across Lancashire. You'll provide high-quality financial administration support, communicate with schools, and assist in various financial processes. The ideal candidate should have GCSE qualifications, experience in financial administration, strong numeracy skills, and proficiency in Excel. Join us to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Staff discount scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration or able to perform effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial administration support.
• Generate financial system reports and communicate with schools.
• Co-ordinate collection of statutory financial data from schools.

Skills

Financial administration

Strong numeracy skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

GCSE qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Description

Salary per annum, Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, Pro Rata.

Role

Join us as a Schools Finance Business Support Officer in the Schools Finance Team. You will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of over 500 schools across Lancashire in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality financial administration support processing journals payments purchase orders and invoices. You will generate and distribute financial system reports and be in regular communication with schools via email telephone and the Lancashire Schools Portal.
• Support schools operating their own bank accounts such as uploading transfer files into the ledger processing VAT reimbursements and managing monthly direct debits. You will act as a source of technical advice for a range of stakeholders within schools and across the council.
• Assist with key areas of work such as academy conversions financial year processes and audit queries. You will co-ordinate the collection of statutory and management information returns from schools and maintain the accuracy of school financial data through regular review.

About you

• Holds GCSE qualifications (or equivalent).
• Has experience in financial administration or can demonstrate the ability to perform such duties effectively.
• Possesses strong numeracy skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with the ability to build effective relationships across schools and council departments.
• Can explain financial information to a variety of stakeholders and work accurately under pressure.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted.

Benefits

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.

Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.