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Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£34,416 - £36,522 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Payments and Admin Officer position is a permanent, full-time role located in London, with a salary range of £34,416 to £36,522 per annum.
  • The role requires experience in public sector finance, particularly in Schools/Education finance, and candidates should ideally have an AAT qualification or equivalent.
  • Key responsibilities include calculating monthly payments to schools, completing financial reconciliations, and addressing finance-related queries from schools and Council staff.
  • Candidates should possess proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate strong communication skills, along with a proactive approach to process improvement.
  • The position offers flexible start dates and hybrid working arrangements, requiring in-office attendance once every fortnight.
Finance Payments and Admin OfficerLocation: London Contract: Permanent (Full-Time) Salary: £34,416 - £36,522 per annum Start Date: Flexible *Hybrid Working – Once per fortnight in office* Contact: .ukJob DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Finance Payments and Admin Officer to join their Education and Schools Finance team on a permanent basis. The postholder will be an integral part of a dynamic finance team, delivering exceptional customer service to schools and Council staff regarding school payments and finance-related queries.Main Responsibilities
  • Calculating and updating monthly payments to schools using the Council's schools advances system.
  • Completing financial reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Reviewing and following up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
  • Liaising with Council staff and schools to address queries.
  • Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.
CandidateCriteria
  • AAT qualification or equivalent highly preferred
  • Experience of public sector finance, particularly Schools/Education finance is essential
  • Experience in a customer-facing environment, resolving queries and improving processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email .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.

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