Finance Accountancy Officer

Job Purpose:Provide a comprehensive range of financial support services to Headteachers and Governing Bodies and to be responsible to the Principal Accountant (Schools) in ensuring the effective delivery of the Service Level Agreements with schools.Duties and Responsibilities - Job SpecificProvide support and assistance to the Principal Accountant Schools in all aspects of the school finance service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Authoritys Primary, Secondary and Special schools.Assist in the closure of accounts at the end of the financial year and assist in the production of final accounts.Assist in the preparation of financial projections to enable schools to maximise effectiveness in the utilisation of resources.Regularly visit schools to discuss and provide advice on all matters in relation to school budgets and assist with the interpretation of reports and solve any administrative problems.Investigate and respond to numerous and detailed queries from schools, contractors, suppliers, finance department staff and staff from other departments regarding payments and charges made against school budgets.Maintenance of a Financial Reporting System on behalf of all the County?s Primary schools including monthly reconciliation with the authority ledger and ensuring the effectiveness of the system and correctness of the information provided.Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and current ..... full job details .....