Finance Support Officer - Education

Position: Finance Support Officer - Education
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Contract: Temporary (Approx. 3 Months)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Support Officer to join our Education team in Chichester. This temporary role offers an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a specialist financial service that supports educational institutions.

As Finance Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing efficient and flexible administrative support, ensuring high standards of accuracy and professionalism. Key tasks include:

• Responding to client queries and providing standard information and guidance related to financial services.
• Maintaining accurate records and producing standard correspondence.
• Supporting day-to-day financial processing in line with established procedures.

You will work within the Education Communications and Enterprise team, reporting directly to the Education Business and Communications Manager. A critical part of your role will be to act as the liaison for school funding and associated financial activities, bridging communication between education settings and the Commercial and Contracting financial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and act as the primary contact for school funding matters.
• Liaise between education settings and the financial team to ensure smooth communication and effective handling of financial affairs.
• Maintain and manage large or complex financial data sets with precision and accuracy.
• Perform financial calculations, statistical analysis, and budget management tasks to support decision-making and ensure compliance with established standards.

About You

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Customer-Focused Experience: Proven ability to work effectively in a customer-oriented environment, responding to queries and delivering solutions with professionalism.
• Financial Expertise: Relevant experience in a commercial environment, ideally with large or complex budgets, demonstrating strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent numerical and analytical abilities, enabling you to monitor, interpret, and manage complex financial data or budgets. You should have the capability to perform accurate calculations and work confidently with statistics and financial reports.

Why Work with Sanctuary Personnel?

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