Finance Officer
Local Authority Cheshire
Widnes Based
Hybrid Working
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
6 Month Contract
37 Hours per week (Full Time)
£16ph Umbrella
 
Job Purpose
 
As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management of
our education and schools' services, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with
financial regulations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, including schools
and education teams, to provide expert financial guidance. This is an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in local authority finance, particularly within schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG).
 
Main responsibilities

Supporting the financial management of schools' budgets and DSG funding
Assisting with budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
Preparing financial reports and analysis for senior management
Ensuring compliance with local authority financial regulations and policies
Providing financial advice and support to schools and education services
Contributing to financial planning and decision-making processes 
To be successful in this role, you will need:

Experience working in local authority finance, particularly within education and DSG
Strong knowledge of financial regulations and budget management within the public sector
Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team 
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 this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on (phone number removed)