Assistant Finance Partner
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Partner as part of a team providing a Financial Support Service to Wirral Schools.
About The Role
In this role you will deliver a solution‑focussed, innovative financial management function, enabling schools to manage their financial resources effectively. You’ll be a proactive member of a customer‑focussed finance team supporting schools to manage their budgets and plan their finances in future years through a service level agreement.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget setting, monitoring and projections
- Adhering to statutory guidance such as Scheme for Financing Schools and Schools Financial Value Standards
- Providing technical financial advice to schools
- Maintaining finance systems
- Supporting financial decision‑making
About The Candidate
We are looking for a team‑player able to take direction from the Finance Business Partner – Traded Services while managing their own workload. Requires a formal accountancy qualification (such as AAT) or equivalent financial knowledge gained through significant experience as a finance specialist. Good interpersonal skills to develop sustainable and successful partnership working with all levels of school staff are essential.
Benefits
Staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme (defined benefit), immediate life cover and ill‑health protection, a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days plus public holidays.
Additional Information
Applicants must be able to work in different locations throughout the borough. Part‑time and term‑time‑only contracts will be considered for the right candidate. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 3rd August 2026. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy requirements.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.
Contact
For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Hennie at stevehennie@wirral.gov.uk.
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