Job Description: SEN Finance and Contracts Administrator

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and organized professional with a strong foundation in financial and administrative support within educational settings. You have experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and case management systems. Your ability to converse fluently in English and provide accurate financial advice comes naturally, and you are passionate about making a difference in the education sector. A collaborative and flexible demeanor, combined with the capability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, makes you an ideal fit for this role.

What the Job Involves

The role centers on providing comprehensive administrative, financial, and contractual support to the SEN Funding and Finance Officer. You will monitor and track payments, maintain the contracts register, and align payments with service delivery, ensuring a robust audit trail. Your responsibilities include managing a portion of purchase orders and top-up payments for schools, maintaining finance records for accurate budget monitoring, and offering internal support and training. You will interact directly with educational settings across all levels and support process improvements as the team transitions to a new case management system.

Skills

• Proficient in using spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge of Local Authority accountability and financial processes
• Experience with Case Management Systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively