Finance Systems Support Officer

Job title:

Finance Systems Support Officer

Company

Buckinghamshire Council

Job description

OverviewBuckinghamshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Finance Systems Support Officer to join our ICT Schools Team. This role involves providing telephone and remote support, as well as training on finance software used in schools. to say the following: This role initially involves providing telephone and remote support to schools to ensure compliance on statutory and Council regulations; with the potential to develop the role to provide training on finance software used in schools.About usBuckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.About the roleKey Responsibilities:

• Provide support for Financial Information Software and develop knowledge in other software areas to ensure a comprehensive service to customers.
• Offer professional and knowledgeable telephone and remote support to LA Maintained and Academy schools.
• Contribute proactively to the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of complex systems, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver training courses on various Financial Information Systems software to school customers, either face-to-face in a classroom setting or online.
• Collaborate effectively within the team and with other services to deliver best practices.
• Maintain an awareness of educational developments, including government and Local Authority initiatives.

About you

• Experience in finance administration or management in schools, including the use of FMS.
• Knowledge of Arbor Finance or Bromcom Finance is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to converse with technical and non-technical staff.
• A flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn and develop skills.

Other informationFor further information on this role please see the attached job summary.If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager please contact:Interviews are proposed to take place around 7th or 8th of November 24.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to and the (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.Our values and cultureWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.About the Business UnitResources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.We recognise and reward youHard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

Expected salary

£31709 – 35353 per year

Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:05:00 GMT

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