Job Description

Business Support Officer - Specialising in Finance

Location:

Penarth

Hours:

Term Time, Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

Salary:

23,151.50 per year (19,771 pro rata)

About Us

Action for Children does what is right, does what is needed, and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.Headlands School is a residential special school in Penarth for pupils aged 7-19 with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties and a range of associated needs.

About the Role

As a Business Support Officer, you'll be part of a dedicated team supporting both our residential and education services. This role has a

special focus on finance

, including:

Cash handling

Budget monitoring

Invoicing

Financial record keeping

No formal qualifications are required -- we're looking for someone organised, confident, and ready to make a difference.

Key BSO Responsibilities

Planning and preparing annual review paperwork and invites Attending and recording annual reviews/meetings Providing reception cover Liaising with professionals General administration tasks Supporting financial processes and systems

What You'll Need

A positive, empathetic attitude Office experience (desirable) Good computer literacy Strong organisational skills

What We Offer

School holidays and half terms off Travel season ticket loans Company pension scheme Discounts at major retailers
...and much more!

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the criteria and are excited about supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. The application process is quick and simple -- just have your CV ready to upload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,151.50 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person