As market leader for financial planning software for schools and Academies, HCSS has been invited to work in partnership with a number of key players in the Education Sector.
This enables HCSS to remain ahead by continually enhancing our already exciting product/service portfolio.
Through a combination of practical and effective software solutions, training and consultancy, HCSS Education Ltd are well established as the market leader in financial management for the education sector.
With an experienced team comprised of dedicated CRB-checked finance officers, accountants and specialist consultants, HCSS Education are ideally placed to support schools and Academies in all aspects of financial and business practice.
From budget planning to accountancy services HCSS offer a wide range of services to complement your finance and leadership team.
All Software for Local Authorities can be bespoked to meet the requirements of indiviual Local Authority arrangements.
It’s tried, it’s tested, it works and if you’re about to become an Academy you really won’t find a more
confidence boosting partner than HCSS.
Choose an option below to view software designed specifically for Local Authorities, Schools and Academies.
HCSS Education Ltd, Canal Side, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5JZ. Tel 01625 578162 | Fax 01625 578164
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Deficit Recovery Planning
Based on objective and independent appraisal, HCSS has successfully waged war on increasing deficit for more than six years, and can now boast being the market leader in financial management for the education sector.
The company supports, guides and partners schools and Local Authorities, down a strategic, specifically tailored route towards balanced books and a robust business plan.
To provide such a comprehensive service our unique approach involves a team of Consultants, including a specialist Curriculum Consultant, who would spend time working within the school. Our experience to date, our flexible and innovative approach, along with our friendly and responsive service means that we are able to provide references from a wide range of users, including various Authorities as well as individual schools.
If you would like to arrange a free no obligation meeting to discuss your requirements in more detail, or would like to request a copy of our deficit recovery brochure please contact Nick Sims in confidence on 01625 562 920 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
You will receive:
• A day’s Consultancy in any education finance area
• Access to the market leading budget planning tool FPS.net (our brand new 2011-12 release)
• Direct Support from our dedicated help desk
• 10% off all future Consultancy work ordered
We will provide
• A customer needs centred professional, focused and friendly service
• Independent, impartial and relevant advice and support
• Peace of mind
This service Level Agreement is offered at £1000 (Ex VAT) per annum.
You can call us on 01625 578 162 for more information and a full list of services available.
CLICK HERE to order this package.
We look forward to hearing from you.
HCSS Education Ltd is a successful, well respected business providing software and services to the Education Finance sector. We have some exciting growth plans and as a result are looking for people to join our team who, like us, are passionate about delivering the highest of standards.
1) .Net Web Developer
As a Developer in our Technical Services team, you will take a high level view of projects and applications, dealing with the full product lifecycle. This key role is primarily focused on leading, designing, coding and developing our web based financial planning software, as well as new products - with a specific focus on web based applications - to ensure we remain the market leader. The role is based at our Head Office just outside Macclesfield in Cheshire.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- 3-4 years commercial experience using VB.Net, C#.Net and MS SQL.
- Experience of working with Visual Studio (2008 and 2010), SQL Management Studio/SQL Server and Visual SourceSafe/Team Foundation Server.
- Good technical skills in ASP.Net, VB.Net/C#.Net, AJAX, Javascript, Web Services, SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Scripting/Stored Procedures, CSS, HTML and XML.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Structured and clear thinking with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills and successful cooperative working
- Excellent face to face and written communication skills.
- Experience of knowledge sharing with technical colleagues.
- A customer focused approach.
- The ability to quickly learn and adapt to the education finance sector
- Attention to detail as well as the ability to take a high level view
- A positive approach and a focus on successful outcomes
2) Consultant
We are looking to recruit someone who, like us, is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, to join our team as a Consultant. The position is based from our Head Office in Macclesfield; however as our clients are all over the UK, a willingness to regularly travel around the UK is essential.
The main responsibilities of the role will be:
- Delivering education finance consultancy to schools and academies, including conducting the responsible officer program in academies and financial year end procedures in schools.
- Training and supporting clients, particularly Academy staff, in the use of the HCSS financial planning software and on other education finance topics
- Deliver training and financial updates to delegates typically business managers and finance officers
- Taking a lead role in Local Authority software implementation projects, including significant client liaison, working with our Technical team
- Assisting with the development of new and existing products
The ideal candidate will:
- Be AAT or CipFA qualified
- Have experience in education finance ideally internal audit procedures
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (particularly verbal)
- Be highly numerate and comfortable working with detailed financial information
- Have high level MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel
- Be confident and effective working alone and as part of a team
- Have excellent organisation and time management skills
As important as your skills and experience are your enthusiasm and drive.
Please note this role will require an enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure.
About us
HCSS offers a friendly, team oriented working environment with roles that offer great job satisfaction and allow employees to learn and develop to their fullest potential.
We offer competitive salaries and remuneration packages including a subsidised private healthcare scheme, contributory pension scheme, 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and service days) and company social events.
If you are highly self motivated and want the opportunity to join our team, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, including your current salary details, to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), with the job title in the subject, or write to us at HCSS Education Ltd, Canal Side, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5JZ. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, we are sorry but on this occasion other candidates more closely matched our requirements.
Strictly no agencies please
A focus on quality is important. Certification to the internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standard, ISO 9001:2000 from a reputable provider gives clear demonstration of our commitment to quality.
Investor in People
Investor in People is a national quality standard which sets a level of good practice for improving an organisation's performance through its people.
Each Academy will face an exclusive set of challenges.
Feasibility studies, charitable status, potential new build projects, a completely new funding structure direct from central government... and VAT!
But with HCSS by your side you will enjoy a tailored business strategy and a raft of services to support your journey.
If you would like more information about how our experienced consultants can help to support you and your Academy, please call a member of the Business Development Team on 01625 578162.
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Because online privacy and the protection of personal information are issues of increasing concern to Internet users, we make every effort to ensure that your use of our website is secure and non-intrusive. The following questions and answers should help you to understand what information we collect about you, how it is used and what steps we take to protect it.
1. What information do we collect?
We collect two kinds of information about our users:
a. non-personal information such as IP address (the location of the computer on the internet), pages accessed and files downloaded. This helps us to determine how many individuals use our site, how many people visit on a regular basis, which pages are most popular, and which pages are least popular. This information doesn't tell us anything about who you are or where you live; it simply allows us to monitor and improve our service.
b. personal information such as name, school, address, telephone number, e-mail address. We collect this information only in connection with specific activities, such as course requests, feedback, forums, etc. You don't have to disclose any of this information to use the site.
2. What happens to personal information collected?
Personal information submitted through the forms on our site is transmitted to our database, where it is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act and your wishes. It is then used to fulfil requests, such as sending information, answering requests or giving access to specific resources.
3. How is the information used?
As well as using personal information to fulfil requests, we also like to keep visitors informed about our activities. We may use this information to populate our client database to ensure we have the very latest contact information.
4. On rare occasions your information may be passed to a third party.
This will only be done with reference to a specific activity (such as registering to be part of a project co-ordinated by a third party). If there is requirement to share your personal information to a third party, when submitting your personal information, you will be given the option not to allow your information to be passed to this third party. If you don't opt out at this point, but subsequently decide that you no longer wish to be contacted, you can let us know by contacting our office.
5. How secure is information submitted through the website?
While we can't provide a 100-per-cent guarantee that personal information submitted through our website cannot be lost or fall into the wrong hands, we make every effort to ensure that all stages of our data transfer and storage processes are as secure as possible.
6. Does the HCSS Education Ltd site use cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on a user's computer that enable websites to recognise individual visitors (more accurately, individual computers). Cookies can be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing personalised pages, but at present, we use them only to work out how many people visit our site. Cookies cannot cause harm to your computer.
The Data Protection Act
Any personal information submitted via the HCSS Education Ltd website is treated in accordance with The Data Protection Act (1998). Among other things, this means that you have the right to advise us at any time if you no longer wish to receive mailings from us or from organisations with whom we cooperate. It also gives you the right to request a copy of the personal information that we hold on you.
To find out more about your entitlements under this legislation, visit the Information Commissioner's website: http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/ or read the Act online at: http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm.
Further information
If you have any other questions about how we deal with personal information, please contact:
Caroline Howe
Manager, Business Support
e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company is committed to behaving in an ethical and socially responsible way. We recognise that we have a responsibility to all our stakeholders, employees, customers and the communities and environments in which we live and work.
We wish to develop and maintain long term relationships with stakeholders based on trust, fairness, exceptional performance and long term sustainability.
Objectives
The aims of this policy are to:
• Guide stakeholders, including employees, on the values that drive HCSS Education Ltd.
• Promote fair and ethical dealing with stakeholders.
• Support the company’s commitment to profitable growth and sustainable development. Ensure the company acts in a socially responsible manner.
Employees
The Company strives to attract, develop, motivate, reward and therefore retain the highest caliber of staff.
We aim to be an employer of choice and the company is committed to ensuring employees are treated fairly and with respect, and to support staff to fulfill their potential. The provision of a safe and healthy work environment is one of the key elements of our commitment to employees.
The company has determined that there are a number of core values that are to be encourages to all employees and these support our corporate social responsibility.
We encourage employees` active involvement in the development and application of the policy.
Community
We encourage staff to become involved in their local community and in charitable activities and voluntary work. Regular charitable activities will be organised by the company and support will be given to at least one national and one local charity each year.
Business Relationships
Our values embed into our business relationships, including our dealings with customers and suppliers. We treat that fairly and with respect. Our procurement process favors local, and small and medium sized businesses.
Environment
We recognise that HCSS Education has an impact on the environment and we have made a commitment to ensure that our operations take into account this impact and to minimise or eliminate any adverse effects.
We have a number of policies in place which support our Corporate Social Responsibility statement. These include:
• Environment Policy Statement
• Health and Safety Policy Statement
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Grievance Procedure
• Training Policy
The main responsibility for the implementation of this policy lies with the Managing Director; however, all employees have an important role in helping meet the requirements of this policy. This policy will be reviewed at least annually.
Our Mission is to provide exceptional products and services to the education sector, supporting our clients in their strategic business planning; To build strong relationships with our clients, partners and suppliers to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction, and a growing geographical coverage; To provide a rewarding environment, enabling us to attract and retain an outstanding team of people who uphold our core values and step out of the ordinary.
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