Funding officer– Barnsley   £12.59 per hour Fixed term contract – Full Time Key Accountabilities Assist in the development and operation of policies and procedures relating to the management of early years entitlements funding including payment portal. Provide professional advice and guidance to a wide range of audiences including internal and external agencies. This includes advice to be provided in writing and through training sessions. Assist in the interpretation of legislation and the implementation of appropriate procedures and policies and comply with local and national reporting requirements such as completing census reporting. Processing of payments on the portal in line with the council’s financial procedures. Assist in the undertaking of audits of claims submitted by Private, Voluntary and Independent providers. Assist ensuring that all processes are clearly documented. Assist inthe planning, organisation and submission to deadlines, statutory and non- statutory government returns as required Assist in the planning, organisation and submission to deadlines, statutory and non-statutory government returns as required. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade asrequested by management.  Undertake/commission ad hoc valuations as required. To find out more information please contact Mason at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency