Business Support Officer - Finance

• Annual Salary: £14.37 per hour
• Location: Glenfield
• Job Type: Temporary (3 months+), Hybrid

We are seeking a Business Support Officer to join our Finance Team within Children and Family Services. This role requires a candidate who excels in invoicing, procurement and is proficient in using Excel and bespoke databases. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational budgeting, although this is not essential.

• Take day-to-day responsibility for specific Children and Family Services budgets, including budget preparation and monitoring of income and expenditure.
• Utilise financial systems effectively, including Excel spreadsheets and other local authority software systems.
• Provide financial information to support budget monitoring
• Prepare and certify invoices and salary claim forms for payment, approve procurement orders, and control monitoring of delivery notes.
• Support the Business Manager – Operations with regular budget management requirements.
• Manage and control imprest accounts and P-cards in accordance with financial regulations, including reconciliation and initial authorisation of payments..
• Monitor the use of LCC grants to ensure funds are spent in accordance with guidance.
• Produce and present reports and provide advice on policies and strategy as necessary.
• Act as a point of contact for advice and guidance on FEEE payments and administration issues to both internal and external partners.

• Strong attention to detail and experience in handling multiple professional interactions.
• Professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with bespoke databases.
• Experience in budget setting and monitoring, preferably within an educational context.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in financial management within a similar role is highly desirable.