SEN Finance Officer

SEN Finance Officer - InterimSpencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim SEN Finance Officer to support the financial management of SEN/EHCP placements, High Needs funding and school/provider payments within Children''s Services.This is a specialist interim finance assignment focused on budget monitoring, payment processing, reconciliations and financial support across the Statutory Assessment Service.What''s on OfferRate: 180 - 250 per day, negotiable depending on experienceContract length: 3-6 months initiallyFull-timeHybrid working - mostly remote, with office attendance around once per weekStart: ASAP / subject to noticeInterview: OnlineThe RoleThe successful candidate will support the monitoring and management of SEN spend across support packages, placements, schools and education providers.Key responsibilities: Monitoring SEN/EHCP support and placement spend across High Needs funding. Maintaining accurate budget monitoring spreadsheets and financial records. Processing, checking and authorising invoices, purchase orders and payments. Producing High Needs funding statements and supporting top-up payment processes. Reconciling SEN budgets against financial systems and supporting year-end activity. Liaising with schools, special schools, independent providers, other local authorities, health and social care. Challenging incorrect charges and ensuring payments align with agreed panel decisions. Preparing reports, data and financial ..... full job details .....