SEN Budget & Recoupment Officer – Hybrid (Temporary)

About the role

This temporary, hybrid position supports a busy Local Authority SEN Finance Team in Wembley. You will help monitor and forecast SEN budgets while ensuring timely recoupment of funding for out‑of‑borough pupils.

Key responsibilities

• Support 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.

Required profile

• Knowledge of SEN funding, processes and procedures.
• Understanding of financial regulations.
• AAT or ACCA qualified/part‑qualified.
• Experience in SEN, education finance, school funding or Local Authority finance.
• Strong reporting experience with complex financial data and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Power BI.
• Oracle Cloud (experience desirable).

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £20.08 (PAYE) or £26.44 (Umbrella).
• Hybrid working based in Wembley.
• Temporary assignment with immediate start.
• Enhanced DBS required.