Full job descriptionSEN Budget & Recoupment Officer
Wembley-Based Local Authority
Location: Wembley (Hybrid)

Start: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Pay: £20.08 per hour PAYE / £26.44 per hour Umbrella

Enhanced DBS Required
We are seeking an experienced SEN Budget & Recoupment Officer to support a busy Local Authority SEN Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the monitoring and forecasting of SEN budgets.
*Manage SEN funding recoupment for out-of-borough pupils with EHC Plans.
*Process SEN payments for Brent pupils attending Brent and out-of-borough schools.
*Raise purchase orders, process invoices and ensure timely payments.
*Maintain accurate financial records and databases.
*Produce reports using Oracle Cloud, Excel, Power BI and other systems.
*Liaise with schools, parents, providers and other Local Authorities.
*Ensure compliance with financial regulations and Council policies.
Essential Requirements
Knowledge of SEN funding, processes and procedures
Knowledge of financial regulations
AAT or ACCA qualified/part-qualified
Experience within SEN, education finance, school funding or Local Authority finance
Strong Excel and reporting skills (Oracle Cloud experience desirable)
Experience working with complex financial data and meeting deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Candidates must have relevant SEN finance, budget monitoring, recoupment or education funding experience to be considered.
Immediate interviews available.