SEN Budget Recoupment Support Officer

SEN Budget & Recoupment Officer

Wembley-Based Local Authority

Location: Wembley (Hybrid) Start: ASAP Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Pay: £20.08 per hour PAYE / £26.44 per hour Umbrella Enhanced DBS Required

We are seeking an experienced SEN Budget & Recoupment Officer to support a busy Local Authority SEN Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring and forecasting of SEN budgets.
• Manage SEN funding recoupment for out-of-borough pupils with EHC Plans.
• Process SEN payments for Brent pupils attending Brent and out-of-borough schools.
• Raise purchase orders, process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and databases.
• Produce reports using Oracle Cloud, Excel, Power BI and other systems.
• Liaise with schools, parents, providers and other Local Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and Council policies.

Essential Requirements

Knowledge of SEN funding, processes and procedures

Knowledge of financial regulations

AAT or ACCA qualified/part-qualified

Experience within SEN, education finance, school funding or Local Authority finance

Strong Excel and reporting skills (Oracle Cloud experience desirable)

Experience working with complex financial data and meeting deadlines

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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Candidates must have relevant SEN finance, budget monitoring, recoupment or education funding experience to be considered.

Immediate interviews available.