Sen Finance Officer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Peterborough seeks an experienced Finance Officer for a fixed-term contract until December 2026, covering maternity leave. The role involves various aspects of Special Educational Needs Finance such as raising purchase orders, monitoring budgets, and assisting with governance reports. Candidates must possess excellent ICT skills, strong attention to detail, and communication abilities. Hybrid working is available along with generous employee benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Access to Employee Benefits Platform

Buy additional annual leave

Car lease scheme

Flexible bank holiday take

Paid volunteering hours

Development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs Finance.
• Ability to analyse large and complex data sets.
• Proven ability to communicate with finance and non-finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Deal with many aspects of Special Educational Needs Finance.
• Raise purchase orders and invoices, liaising with suppliers.
• Assist with the completion of Governance reports.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Strong attention to detail

Competent Excel user

Strong communication skills

Strong time management

Job description

All about the Role

FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL DECEMBER 2026

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to cover the current post holder's maternity leave up to December 2026. The postholder will deal with many aspects of Special Educational Needs Finance including

• the raising of purchase orders and invoices & liaising with Suppliers
• the maintenance of commitment records
• monitoring of personal Education budgets and Direct Payment agreements
• budgetary control forecasting and the preparation of future year estimates
• assisting with the completion of Governance reports

The post is based in Sandmartin House, Peterborough. Hybrid working is available.

The closing date for the role is the 19th of January. To be shortlisted for interview, applicants should evidence how they meet the essential & desirable criteria in their application.

Interviews will take place on the 9th of February.

To discuss the role, please contact [e-mail]

All about our Team

The post is part of the Accountancy Team within the Local Authority but works closely with Service Managers within the Education service.

All about You

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer with excellent ICT skills, with a strong attention to detail, who is able to work on their own initiative with a minimum of supervision. You will be a competent Excel user and be able to analyse large and complex data sets. You will possess strong communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate with both finance and non-finance staff. You will have strong time management skills which will mean you can respond to tight deadlines and urgent requests for information.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.