Finance Officer Birmingham, England
Job description
Schools Financial Services
10 Woodcock Street, Aston, Birmingham, B7 4BL
Working 36.50 Hours per week
Permanent
Schools Financial Services is a trading service offering a comprehensive range of financial and business support services to Local Authority Schools.
Due to an increasing demand for our proven expertise and support, we are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity to recruit to our vibrant team.
The role of Finance Officer involves working in schools in all areas of the city, with some aspects of working from home. You will also be required to attend meetings and training at BCC CAB buildings such as Woodcock Street, as well as virtual Microsoft Teams meeting, as required.
The role requires candidates who have proven experience and ability in budget preparation and budget monitoring at the appropriate level, as well as the ability to perform day to day routine financial tasks.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal is essential in this role in order to ensure effective liaison with Headteachers and School Governors, as well as other colleagues across the Council.
In addition to these skills, knowledge and experience of using school MIS systems and Microsoft Packages, particularly Excel is required.
Please note, this role provides services across the Birmingham area and requires frequent travel across all areas of the City of Birmingham on a daily basis.
For informal enquiries please contact one of the following officers via email to arrange a discussion:-
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.
“Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information”
Ref: BCC1305
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) apply for a visa. Successful applicants may be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible) subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Person Specification
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