Vac Description : Full time: 37 Hours per Week - Permanent Contract Salary: £32,184.09 per annum - Band 2, SP 29 on Cognus Pay Scale Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond. Cognus are seeking to appoint a SEN Finance Officer to work closely within the Finance Team to support the overall financial management and delivery of excellent outcomes to our suppliers, customers, and stakeholders under its statutory duties, with a particular focus on the SEND Education Budget for the London Borough of Sutton. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Business World is desirable. You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: i) Salary of £32,184.09 per annum (Cognus Band 2) ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) iv) Regular manager support and supervision v) Hybrid and flexible working vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitmentcognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is 5pm Thursday 6th March 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on 13th/ 14th March 2025. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lee Ducasse, SEN Finance & Database Manager at lee.ducassecognus.org.uk Working Pattern : Full Time Contract Type : Permanent Location : Sutton Job Type : Education Finance Closing Date : 2025-03-06T17:00:00 Salary Range 2 : £32,184.09 Salary : £32,184.09 About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Full time: 37 Hours per Week - Permanent Contract Salary: £32,184.09 per annum - Band 2, SP 29 on Cognus Pay Scale Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond. Cognus are seeking to appoint a SEN Finance Officer to work closely within the Finance Team to support the overall financial management and delivery of excellent outcomes to our suppliers, customers, and stakeholders under its statutory duties, with a particular focus on the SEND Education Budget for the London Borough of Sutton. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Business World is desirable. You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: i) Salary of £32,184.09 per annum (Cognus Band 2) ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) iv) Regular manager support and supervision v) Hybrid and flexible working vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitmentcognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is 5pm Thursday 6th March 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on 13th/ 14th March 2025. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lee Ducasse, SEN Finance & Database Manager at lee.ducassecognus.org.uk