Early Years Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 27 June 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 6, £25,993.00 to £27,269.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £15,806.55 to £16,582.50)
• Industries: Accounting Administration General Office

22.5 hours per week

Fixed term 1 year to March 31st 2026 with the possibility of a becoming permanent

The Isle of Wight Local Authority is seeking a meticulous and proactive Early Years Finance Assistant to join our team.

This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of early years finance to providers across the Island. You will play a key part in managing the headcount process and supporting providers with funding-related queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process headcount data submitted by early years providers to calculate funding allocations.
• Maintain and update funding records and databases with precision.
• Communicate effectively with providers to resolve discrepancies or answer funding-related questions.
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation related to funding distribution.
• Ensure compliance with funding regulations and local authority policies.
• Provide guidance to providers on completing funding applications and headcount forms.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate with a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for supporting early years education.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in administration, data processing, or a similar roll.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the early years sector or funding processes is desirable but not essential.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Theresa Wall at [email protected]
 

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.