Schools Finance Officer

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Manage and administer High Needs, Early Years, Schools, and Post-16 funding allocations and payments .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,119 - £37,563 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing education funding allocations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, and effectively liaising with educational institutions. Proficient in financial administration and adept at utilizing Microsoft Office tools to support funding processes.

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Financial Administration ExperienceFunding Allocation ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsData Analysis and Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Funding Adjustments CalculationBudget ProductionFinancial ReportingDatabase ManagementStatutory Returns Support

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-MotivationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWord

Certifications & Qualifications

GCSE Qualifications or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Education FundingComplianceFinancial ManagementAudit RequirementsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and administer High Needs, Early Years, Schools, and Post-16 funding allocations and payments
Calculate funding adjustments, redeterminations and backdated payments
Produce and distribute funding statements, budgets and financial reports
Monitor, reconcile and analyse funding streams for accuracy and compliance
Maintain funding models, spreadsheets, databases and payment schedules
Support financial year-end processes, statutory returns and audit requirements
Liaise with schools, academies, providers and internal teams to resolve funding queries and gather data
Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Ensure accurate, timely and compliant processing of education funding
Contribute to continuous improvement of funding processes, systems and reporting
Support the statutory functions of the Schools Statutory Team, Financial Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

GCSE qualifications or equivalent
Experience in financial administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good customer service skills
Ability to work well in a team and without close supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Ability to adapt to new financial systems
Self-motivated and organised
Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

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 through Vivup with discounts at UK retailers
Personal and professional qualifications
Coaching and mentoring
On-the-job training
Career and development opportunities