Finance OfficerLocation: North-East LondonContract: Temporary (6-month initial) Rate: £20-22 per hour umbrellaStart Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Officer to join the Education Finance team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the management of overall financial resources and procedures for SEND ensuring that these meet the requirements of the Financial Framework and the implementation of the new Schools Funding Arrangements 2013, including responsibility for SEN transport finance and post 16 transport finance.The postholder will also be responsible for SEN delegation, recoupment, contingency claims, income and expenditure, i-procurement, including transport budget and managing external contracts. Candidate CriteriaExperience in SEN/Education Finance is highly preferred5 GCSEs A-C grade as a minimum with relevant finance qualification preferredExperience of using MS Office applications and working within specified deadlinesExperience of working with SIMS Financial Management System, Oracle or Synergy would be highly desirableGreat communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a teamIf 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.ukService 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.