Job Description

School Budget Support Officer Advert

Finance with Purpose - Support Learning Through Smart Budgeting.

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to provide an excellent finance service. If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

A bit about Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council has many exciting projects that we are currently working on, the development of Gateshead Quays, a transformational review of services and creating a borough where everyone has an opportunity to Thrive.



We're truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of services and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

Financial Management Service

We've got an exciting opportunity to join our brilliant financial team whose goal is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers and colleagues.





The Financial Management Service within the Resources and Digital group operates at the core of the Council's financial operations. The Service is focused on the optimisation and safeguarding of financial and other resources in a dynamic and challenging environment.





Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic School Budget Support Officer to join our Accountancy team. Reporting to an Accountant you will work within the School Budget Support Team providing support to our schools. Duties will include drafting budget documentation and monitoring reports for school staff and governors and closure of the accounts at the end of the financial year. You will be required to provide financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to schools, assist in the operation and maintenance of information systems and ensure resources are accounted for properly.



It is essential that you should be a qualified Accounting Technician or hold an equivalent qualification and have experience of working in a financial management environment.



Applications are invited for this permanent post to help support the Financial Management Service.

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hat are we looking for:

Essential Criteria

Relevant experience within a financial management environment. Explaining financial information to a range of clients both internal and external to the organisation. Experience working to statutory deadlines. Confident with minimum supervision and organising own workload.
AAT Qualified or equivalent (NVQ Level 4) or hold a relevant post qualification experience with relevant CPD

Salary and Benefits

We offer a great range of benefits to support you at work and beyond. Here are just some of the highlights:

Competitive salary:

36,363 -41,771 pa

Pension Investment

- We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Alongside your salary, Gateshead Council contributes significantly towards your membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave:

26 days + 2 fixed days (rising to 30 + 2 fixed days after 5 years), plus bank holidays

Smarter Working:

Up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs)

Holiday purchase scheme:

Option to buy up to 10 extra days off each year

Hybrid & Flexible Working

- Supporting a healthy work-life balance

Learning & Development

- Wide range of training and progression opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support

- From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing

Cycle to Work Scheme

- Tax-efficient way to stay active and save money

VIVUP Benefits Platform

- Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases

Equal Opportunities

Gateshead Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to reflect the communities we serve. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Its Time to Apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link