SEND Finance Officer

SEND Finance Officer
Location: Kent
Contract: Temporary (2 months)
Salary: £17.50-£19.50 umbrella / £15.95-£17.71 PAYE Inclusive / £14.23-£15.80 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Kent for a SEND Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring the accurate administration of funding payments while acting as a first point of contact for providers and stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain accurate records, support statutory processes, and deliver an efficient, professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Early Years Funding Officer, including processing data, managing payments, and handling confidential enquiries.
• Act as the first point of contact for providers and stakeholders, delivering excellent customer service and responding to enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the preparation of statutory returns, ensuring compliance with data protection and organisational procedures.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support the effective delivery of services.

Candidate Criteria

• Previous experience in an administrative or finance support role with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• Experience of Early Years funding processes within the public sector or education environment

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.