Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of a local authority in the Cheshire area, for a Sen Finance Officer to join their team. Please find a description of the role below

Hours: 18.5 (Part-time)

Contract: 3 months on going

Rate: 14.65 (ltd)

Working: Remote.

Location: Cheshire/Chester

Procurement and Payment: Manage procurement and payments for the SEN team, including order placement, invoicing, and supplier payment verification.

• Financial Management: Maintain financial systems, create requisitions, handle payments, and help managers manage budgets according to regulations.
• Request Handling: Address service requests from various channels, prioritise as needed, and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Data and System Integrity: Ensure accuracy and quality of financial and administrative systems, and maintain proper controls for accessibility and compliance.
• Communication: Respond to internal and external communications with sensitivity, providing accurate advice in line with regulations and policies.
• Performance and Improvement: Monitor team performance, suggest improvements, and support achievement of service and corporate goals.
• SLA Management: Assist with monitoring SLAs, processing payments, and handling statistical returns.
• Reporting: Help prepare and analyse work statistics and end-of-year returns.
• Legislation Awareness: Stay updated on special educational needs and disability legislation.
• ICT Support: Support ICT needs, including testing and implementing new systems and upgrades.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.