Young Epilepsy Hiring for Finance Officer – Education & Residential Job at Lingfield, England Full Time

Finance Officer – Educational and Residential services

Salary: £14,000 per annum (based on 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only)

Hours: 22.5 per week – Term Time Only

Location: Lingfield/Working from Home

Permanent

Closing Date: 25th July 2022

About Us

Young Epilepsy is the only UK charity dedicated to creating better lives for children and young people with epilepsy and related conditions.

We provide world-class diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with epilepsy and also undertake research into the condition and how it can be treated.

We offer a range of support and information for parents, children and young people and training for professionals. Additionally, we also campaign for better access to, and quality of, health and education services, and to raise awareness and increase understanding of epilepsy.

Your role

Working within the Finance team & reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the day to day administration of central student finances supporting the Residential and Education Services Senior Management Team to ensure the Directorate’s cash and pre-paid card records/non-staff budgets are managed to a high standard.

What we need from you

• Educated to A level standard (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• Previous experience of working in a finance team, including student funding, cash accounting & financial reporting.

• It would be advantageous if you have an up to date knowledge of disabled student benefit entitlements but isn’t essential

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
• Good organisation and time management skills.

• Aware of Data Protection Act requirements
• Computer literate with good Excel and Word skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexible and adaptable working style

Benefits

• Occupational pension scheme.
• Subsidised dining room.
• Gym membership options (on and off-site).
• Perkbox, giving you access to nationwide discounts and benefits.
• Free parking on campus.
• Comprehensive training.

We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car and offer free parking on our campus.

For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website:

youngepilepsy.org.uk/jobs

No agencies please.

If you do not hear anything within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Young Epilepsy strives to employ people that reflect the community it serves; therefore, applications from minority groups and people with disabilities are particularly welcomed.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).