Early Years Funding Payments and Monitoring Officer

Are you a meticulous finance and data professional with a passion for making a difference in children''s lives? Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, are seeking a dedicated Early Years Entitlement Funding, Payments and Monitoring Officer to join Hackney Education team.This is a crucial role ensuring that vital funding reaches early years providers across the borough, supporting free childcare entitlements for two, three, and four-year-olds. You will be at the heart of the system, enabling our youngest residents to get the best start in life while "working for every child".In this position, you will take ownership of the financial and data processes that underpin our early years funding schemes, managing a small team and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency every step of the way.About the RoleAs the Funding, Payments and Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:Financial Management: Managing the day-to-day payments process for the Free Entitlement schemes, Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP), Disability Access Fund (DAF), and Inclusion funding. You will also support the monitoring of income and expenditure against designated budgets p3 .Data and Compliance: Conducting the termly data collection process, including the statutory DfE Early Years Census, and ensuring all data is validated to DfE standards. You will also support the scheduling of financial monitoring visits to providers to ensure ..... full job details .....