SEN Finance Assistant

The main purpose of the job will support the finance services of the SEN Statutory Assessment Team. This will include quality assurance, correct recording and invoice verification, good rapport and communication with school liaison officers and responsibility for producing termly statements for all borough schools.  Invoice Transaction Management – this includes: • verification of costs and resources billed • Accuracy and attention to detail of invoices presented • Providing detailed evidence and assurance for authorisation Purchase Order Management – this includes: • Raising purchase requisitions • Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders Excellent Recording Keeping (housekeeping) – this includes: • Accurate handling and management of purchase orders • Closing orders, adding and making necessary adjustments as necessary Creating Annual Statements and relevant documentation – this includes: • Termly collation of information to create annual statements • Sending relevant documents to borough schools • Dealing with enquiries/discrepancies as a result of this documentation • Making termly payments to schools • Being the main point of contact for all school liaison officers for all SEN finance queries Assisting with management information – gathering, collating, researching and presenting. Taking minutes at SEN budget meetings and booking these meetings in advance.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Three years fixed term contract 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Julie Oates, SEN Finance Officer on [email removed] or

Wendy Vincent, Head of SEND, [email removed]

Candidate Profile

 Education and Formal Training GCSE’s (minimum of 5 inclusive of Mathematics and English), or equivalent. A levels or relevant level 3 qualification Relevant Technical Experience and Knowledge Understanding of the requirements of the team, from a financial aspect. Understanding the legislation and processes around SEN finance. Understanding systems and tools required in the role  Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve great outcomes. Great IT skills including Microsoft applications  Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills, ability to show emphathy and work with schools to sort queries. Ability of work with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of the organisation Methodical and organised Works well in a team and able to be self-motivated

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Interviews are scheduled to be held during week beginning 7th and 14th September 2026.

Benefits

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email removed]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.