Job Category : Financial
Location :London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week :35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.33
Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:
Management of overall financial resources and procedures for SEND ensuring
Implementation of the new Schools Funding Arrangements 2013, including
responsibility for SEN transport finance and post 16 transport finance.
Co-ordination and production of data information for statutory returns to the DfE,
Freedom of Information requests etc. using Synergy, Liquid Logic, excel
spreadsheets and any other SEN sources of information.
Administer the process for determining eligibility for free school meals, including
liaising with schools and parents.
Job Context:
1. Responsible to the Principal Education Finance Officer
2. Responsibility for SEN delegation, recoupment, contingency claims, income and
expenditure, i-procurement, including transport budget and managing external
contracts.
3. Responsibility for the free school meals eligibility process and the free school meals
eligibility traded service
Experience
The post holder is required to have a high level of numeracy and the ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. They will also need to have the ability to deal
professionally with internal clients, schools and academies and have a commitment to providing a quality service. The postholder must also be able to work effectively within a
team.
Prioritising own workload to meet conflicting deadlines while ensuring that critical fixed
deadlines take absolute priority.
A broad understanding of the different accounting principles and processes that relate to LA
maintained schools, academies and free schools and of local authority accounting
standards.
Experience of working in a financial environment and of having used computerised financial
systems e.g. Fusion would be an advantage. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including
the development and use of macros, are essential together with a very good knowledge of
Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Communicating openly and
effectively
B
Considers in advance the differing
needs of others and adapts style
accordingly, using appropriate
language and methods of communication
Communicates clearly and influences
well under pressure, using a range of
methods to influence others, e.g.
explains benefits and willingly gives
and shares relevant information with
others.
Summarises information to check
understanding
Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly
and consistently and objectively
discusses options
Approachable and responsive to
Achieving Results and
Success
B Assumes personal responsibility for
achieving outcomes and making
appropriate decisions and is considerate of
others and their contributions
Monitors and evaluates own performance
against targets
Develop new ways of working to achieve
results
Demonstrates high personal standards as
an example to others and delivers what
they agree
Is consistently positive and remains
focused and flexible when faced with
competing demands and priorities
Allocates time and resources to reflect
priorities
Seeks information to aid decision making
Planning and Implementing B Plans and prioritises workload to ensure
deadlines are met through busy periods
Monitors and adjusts plans as necessary
Communicates the plans to appropriate
staff/stakeholders
Makes effective use of time
Balances short term requests with long
term priorities
Determination and commitmentRespecting Others A Acknowledges the positive contribution that
everyone can make
Shows respect and understanding for all
individuals, irrespective of gender, ethnic
origin, race, disability, age, sexual orientation
and religion
Is open, ethical and honest
Delivers what they have promised
Generates respect and trust
Considers impact of own actions and tries to
cater for the differing needs of others
Challenges inappropriate and discriminatory
behaviour
Escalates inappropriate behaviours and
actions to the appropriate person/s
Uses language and behaves in an appropriate
way, treating others fairly and professionally.
Respects confidentiality wherever appropriate
· Pre-requisite: The successful candidate will have Excel expertise as a default. Any experience in LA processes, SEND and schools is a benefit. DBS Enhanced Check is mandatory.
· Pay Scale: Please note that the advertised rate is non-negotiable.
· Duration: This placement is for a maximum period of six months, subject to the candidate fulfilling the requirements for the role. We reserve the right to have a reduced term, should the placement not fulfil either the candidate or our expectations.
· Working Style: Remote working is available, however there will be an expectation that they come into the office at least once/twice a week to work alongside others in the team. Also for the first month, it is highly likely that they will be required to come in person to get an understanding of what is required.
· Assessment: Any prospective candidates may be subject to an Excel skill test.
Please note, can agencies please ensure that candidates are not submitted without their knowledge and without the necessary documentation and checks being carried out. As failure to fulfil the standard requirements for documentation will bring rise to the default action of reject to the application