Senior Finance Officer Location: Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AR Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6 Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 17.29 per hour Job Ref: OR12202 Responsibilities Provide wide-ranging financial support across all aspects of the School's Finance Team. Ensure financial returns and monitoring for Wrexham’s Schools are completed within required deadlines. Collaborate with colleagues including Head Teachers, Schools Support Staff, and the Education Management Team. Offer financial advice, including technical advice, support, and assistance to relevant service and team managers. Provide costings and financial information to support budget planning, service development plans, and resource management. Support the revenue budget monitoring process for the service(s), ensuring effective budgetary control. Prepare financial reports at various management levels. Be flexible in working times to accommodate peaks, attend evening meetings, and provide cover for the section. Deputize for the Finance Manager at meetings and manage the team when necessary. Assist with the completion of monthly VAT duties, including the VAT return and monitoring of the Council's Partial Exemption position. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post. Person Specification Strong financial acumen with experience in providing financial advice and support. Proficient in budget planning, service development, and resource management. Experience in revenue budget monitoring and effective budgetary control. Excellent report preparation skills for various management levels. Ability to work flexibly, including attending evening meetings and covering for team members. Experience in deputizing for senior management and team leadership. Knowledge of VAT duties and the Council's Partial Exemption position. Strong collaboration skills with various education stakeholders. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed