Business Support Officer

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional to help manage business and budget support functions in our ELC/School establishments. The role involves assisting Business Support Managers with tasks such as reviewing, reconciling, correcting payroll/financial ledger transactions and updating systems.

Responsibilities will also include enhancing business and budget support processes and actively identifying opportunities for training and development.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a business and budget support environment, coordinating activities, and handling various processes. Strong IT skills are essential, along with the ability to undertake budget monitoring and support day-to-day financial processes.

Effective communication, a positive attitude, strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability to change, and capability to work under pressure are all crucial qualities for this position. Applicants should also demonstrate good leadership skills and be willing to provide cover within different establishments when needed.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

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