Job Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council are looking to recruit a part-time SEN Finance Officer to work as part of the Special Educational Needs Team within the Education and Inclusion Service. This is a temporary role on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Finance

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

25,989 pro rata per annum

Salary Max

28,142 pro rata per annum

Hours per week

18.5

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

6 months

Closing Date

21/09/2025

Ref No

W4173

Documents

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial support and advice to customers and providers. As the SEN Finance Officer you will need to demonstrate:


A sound working knowledge of ordering, invoicing and payment systems and procedures. Experience of working in financial / administrative environment. Proven experience in dealing with customers, providing advice and information on a 1 to 1 basis Effective budget and performance management.

You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to develop positive working relationships and be able to deal with varied situations in a pragmatic and supportive manner. You will have the energy and enthusiasm to deliver the range of services we provide.



Responsibilities include business and administrative support by processing financial activities in the Council's Unit 4 system. You will be developing positive relationships with our customers and provide efficient and effective financial support and advice to customers and providers.



Pattern of hours: Wednesday 1:30pm to 5pm, Thursday and Friday full days (9am to 5pm).



For more information please contact Jen Hughes at jennifer.hughes@cheshirewest.gov.uk or Mark Nixon - mark.nixon@cheshirewest.gov.uk





To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.