All about the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer following the promotion of the existing postholder. The postholder will deal with many aspects of Special Educational Needs Finance including

•  managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the SEND Service
• the maintenance of commitment records  
•  monitoring of personal Education budgets and Direct Payment agreements  
•  budgetary control forecasting
• the preparation of future year estimates 
• assisting with the completion of Governance reports
• supporting work in relation to SEND Reforms  

All about our Team

The post is part of the Accountancy Team within the Local Authority but works closely with the Education service.  

The post is based in Sand Martin House, Peterborough. Hybrid working is available.

Provisional interview dates for this role is w/c 7th December 2026

All about You

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer with excellent ICT skills, with a strong attention to detail, who is able to work on their own initiative with a minimum of supervision.  You will be a competent Excel user and be able to analyse large and complex data sets. You will possess strong communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will have strong time management skills which will mean you can respond to tight deadlines and urgent requests for information. 

Our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.