Statutory Officer - The Education People Maidstone, England
Job description
Due to recent team changes, an exciting opportunity has become available to join the Schools Financial Services Team.
The role will
- provide support to schools in respect of statutory services, which includes budget monitoring and closure of accounts.
- ensure that the Local Authority’s key financial controls are operating satisfactorily in schools
- be required to visit schools to ensure compliance with financial procedures and other areas considered to be of risk.
- Review documentation, discuss findings with Headteachers and finance staff. Produce reports, making recommendations where necessary and complete follow-up reports
Knowledge and experience of how schools operate would be beneficial.
Experience of working within a finance environment, good written and verbal communications skills, IT skills, analytical and interpretive skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day is essential.
Contact DetailsTo find out more about this role and the future vision of Schools Financial Services, please contact Steve Walter
03301 651 001
About The CompanyThe Education People is owned by Kent County Council and is a one-stop shop for education services, to help you improve learning, wellbeing and children’s development. We support the full age range from early years to young adults, with over 800 products and services available specific to education needs always. Our people are here to support your people and ensure you receive a high quality product and get value for money.
Whilst this post is advertised via KCC your employment will be with The Education People.
