Finance / Technical Support Officer (R)
This is a pivotal role at the heart of the Council’s funding for Children and Young People’s additional support via their education setting. You will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders (our wider Finance Team, including Schools Finance Officers that support our Maintained Schools and additionally, Academies who are funded by Sefton’s High Needs Budget), managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.
You will also provide ad-hoc support to the wider Finance Leadership team at times. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.
The key responsibilities include:
- Comprehensive management of High Needs Mailbox, responding to queries from Sefton Schools and Academies plus those from independent day and residential schools, including scheduling and co-ordinating payments and/or journals to same.
- The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel.
This role will suit someone who is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes, is committed to maintaining high standards, and is confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce.
The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
Provisional interview dates are likely to be Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
