SEN Finance Officer - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim SEN Finance Officer to support the financial management of SEN/EHCP placements, High Needs funding and school/provider payments within Children's Services. This is a specialist interim finance assignment focused on budget monitoring, payment processing, reconciliations and financial support across the Statutory Assessment Service. What's on Offer Rate: £180 - £250 per day, negotiable depending on experience Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working - mostly remote, with office attendance around once per week Start: ASAP / subject to notice Interview: Online The Role The successful candidate will support the monitoring and management of SEN spend across support packages, placements, schools and education providers. Key responsibilities: · Monitoring SEN/EHCP support and placement spend across High Needs funding. · Maintaining accurate budget monitoring spreadsheets and financial records. · Processing, checking and authorising invoices, purchase orders and payments. · Producing High Needs funding statements and supporting top-up payment processes. · Reconciling SEN budgets against financial systems and supporting year-end activity. · Liaising with schools, special schools, independent providers, other local authorities, health and social care. · Challenging incorrect charges and ensuring payments align with agreed panel decisions. · Preparing reports, data and financial information for managers and senior stakeholders. About You You will ideally have: · Experience within SEN/SEND finance, schools finance or High Needs funding. · Local Authority experience, ideally within Children's Services or Education Finance. · Strong experience with budget monitoring, reconciliations, invoices and payments. · Good Excel and financial systems skills. · Confidence liaising with schools, providers, other councils and internal stakeholders. · An understanding of SEN/EHCP processes and the SEN Code of Practice would be beneficial. How to Apply If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. INDSCGBR We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300. If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply
SEN Finance Officer employer: Spencer Clarke Group
Spencer Clarke Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on meaningful projects within the Local Authority sector, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, competitive pay, and access to a wealth of career opportunities, all while being supported by experienced consultants dedicated to their success.
