Finance Support Officer

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Provide financial administration support, processing journals, payments, purchase orders and invoices .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,847 - £29,071 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial administration, including processing payments, managing financial data, and generating reports. Strong communication skills facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and relationship building across schools and council departments.

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Financial AdministrationStrong Numeracy SkillsProficiency In Microsoft ExcelClear Communication SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure

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Hard Skills

Processing JournalsProcessing PaymentsManaging Purchase OrdersGenerating Financial ReportsVAT ReimbursementsMaintaining Financial DataAcademy ConversionsAudit Queries

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLancashire Schools Portal

Certifications & Qualifications

GCSE Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Financial AdministrationStakeholder EngagementSchool Financial DataInformation Returns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial administration support, processing journals, payments, purchase orders and invoices
Generate and distribute financial system reports
Communicate with schools via email, telephone and the Lancashire Schools Portal
Support schools operating their own bank accounts by uploading transfer files into the ledger, processing VAT reimbursements and managing monthly direct debits
Provide technical advice to stakeholders within schools and across the council
Assist with academy conversions, financial year processes and audit queries
Coordinate collection of information returns from schools
Maintain accurate school financial data through regular review

Requirements

What you’ll need

GCSE qualifications (or equivalent)
Experience in financial administration or ability to perform such duties effectively
Strong numeracy skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Clear and confident communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships across schools and council departments
Ability to explain financial information to a variety of stakeholders
Ability to work accurately under pressure
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must not require sponsorship for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
8 Bank Holidays
2 additional statutory Bank Holidays
Option to buy additional leave each year
Staff discount scheme with Vivup and UK retailer discounts
Personal and professional qualifications
Coaching and mentoring
On-the-job training
Development and career opportunities