Senior Finance Officer

Senior Finance Officer Location: Maidenhead Contract: Permanent – Part-Time Salary: £21,111 per annum Start Date: ASAP Sector: Educational Services Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer on behalf of a School in Maidenhead.

The postholder will be required for 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) to support the Head of Finance and Finance Officers manage the school’s budget, funding, and procurement process on behalf of the Headteacher and Governing Board (GB).

They will also support the Head of Finance with the financial management planning and delivery for the school and with day-to-day finance-related operations.
Main Responsibilities

Support the Head of Finance in delivering the Financial Strategy for the school
Undertake accounting tasks as delegated by the Head of Finance
Undertake procurement tasks and feasibility studies as required
Act as the school’s credit controller
Deal with queries form budget holders
Support the Head of Finance in maximising income streams
Support the Finance Officers with income and expenditure issues as required

Candidate Criteria

Part Qualified Accountant or AAT Qualified with relevant PQE
Experience of working within Schools Accounting is highly desirable
Experience of advising and supporting budget holders with high-level financial analysis skills
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@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.