3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: · To start ASAP.
To deliver a highly effective finance service that enables the SEND Service to deliver outcomes.
Operating efficiently, using existing and new processes and procedures to assist in improving and delivery of service.
· Support the SEND QA Manager by facilitating and maintaining accurate budget monitoring data working closely with finance and using the Oracle Planning & Budgeting tool for the purpose of revenue budget monitoring.
Ensuring that SEN pupil placement and funding information for all Lambeth SEN pupils' remains accurate and up to date.
· To be responsible for the effective management of funding/payments for service providers, including schools, parents and independent providers.
Key Duties/Accountabilities · Provide financial support, advice and information to a range of customers and organisations, responding to routine procedural queries as well as non-routine issues and requests, including the co-ordination of payments to service users.
· Work on computerised financial transaction systems and standard software packages to support the delivery of effective budgeting systems throughout the year (including budget profiling).
· Maintain financial systems data for the purpose of budget forecasting and to ensure financial control for agreed funding for SEND children.
· Support the QA Manager by providing support to facilitate the delivery of an efficient and effective service across the SEN Teams.
In this regard to take responsibility for conducting regular quality assurance of all SEN Financial data and supporting the development of effective systems to facilitate quality of service delivery across the SEN Team.
· Responsible for the maintaining quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that payments are actioned within agreed time limits.
· Promote effective working relationships with both external suppliers and colleagues i.e.
Commissioning and Financial Support to ensure good outcomes.
· Participate and contribute to projects as required, enabling managers to meet their financial and budgetary responsibilities by providing effective financial support and monitoring.
Essential Experience Required: · Experience in recent legislation related to Statutory Assessments of SEN is essential.
· Experience of school based systems and policies is essential.
· Experience of working in an educational environment with children of school age and their families is essential.
· Experience of establishing and monitoring procedures relating to Statements / EHC Plans of SEN is essential.
Essential Qualification Required: · General education qualification is essential.
Additional information to note: · Working hours: 35 hours a week.
· Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult) is required for this role.
The closing date for this position is 26 th December 2024.