Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity within our highly successful Education Financial Services (EFS) for a Finance Adviser to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is an excellent role to join a leading local authority, providing a range of financial services to schools and other Children's Services establishments. You will have a flexible and enthusiastic approach with good interpersonal skills and be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Working as part of a team you will be responsible for a number of schools providing support and advice to school staff on all aspects of financial management and administration. You will have great customer care skills, with a flexible and enthusiastic approach, being able to adapt your style to all different stakeholders.
With good accounting knowledge and holding an AAT level 3 qualification or appropriate qualification with significant school’s experience (e.g. CSBM). You will be able to demonstrate confidence and determination to achieve the best results for our customers.
What We Can Offer You:
- Supportive and collaborative working environment – we have a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development, providing support and training. We are a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offer a great work life balance. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
- Pension – you will have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme which will build up your personal pension pot at a rate of 1/49 of your annual salary each year with contributions based on a percentage of salary
- Hybrid working – some aspects of this role can be carried out remotely at home, complemented by regular office attendance and customer site-based working to support business needs. You will be provided with a laptop and equipment to support hybrid working
- Flexi leave – we offer a flexi leave scheme to enhance your work / life balance
- Annual leave – you will receive 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service.
Please ensure you complete the application form fully and include examples of your relevant experience. There is no requirement to include a CV with your application. If a CV is submitted it will be used for context only.
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Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
