| Salary £25,989-£27,694 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
Join us as a Business Support Officer in our Schools Finance Team, where you will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of over 500 schools across Lancashire in a supportive and innovative environment.
Your Role
As a Schools Finance Business Support Officer, you will:
1. Provide high quality financial administration support, processing journals, payments, purchase orders and invoices.You will generate and distribute financial system reports, and be in regular communication with schools via email, telephone and the Lancashire Schools Portal.
2. Support schools operating their own bank accounts, such as uploading transfer files into the ledger, processing VAT reimbursements, and managing monthly direct debits.You will act as a source of technical advice for a range of stakeholders within schools and across the council.
3. Assist with key areas of work such as academy conversions, financial year processes, and audit queries.You will co-ordinate the collection of statutory and management information returns from schools and maintain the accuracy of school financial data through regular review.
You'll be part of a friendly, approachable, and collaborative team, with access to excellent on-the-job training and career development opportunities.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who:
4. Holds GCSE qualifications (or equivalent).
5. Has experience in financial administration or can demonstrate the ability to perform such duties effectively.
6. Possesses strong numeracy skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
7. Communicates clearly and confidently, with the ability to build effective relationships across schools and council departments.
8. Can explain financial information to a variety of stakeholders and work accurately under pressure.
9. Works well both independently and as part of a team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial wellbeing of Lancashire’s schools and see the positive impact of your work across the county.
If you'd like to discuss the role further, please reach out to Edith Thompson, Accountant, at
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.