Admin & Finance Assistant

Mark Rutherford School; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Rutherford School is looking for a highly organised Admin and Finance Assistant to join our supportive team. You will handle administrative tasks, greet visitors and support reception duties while contributing to efficient school operations.

The role includes attendance and admissions support, assisting with school transport, managing Free School Meals administration, and helping with finance processes such as ParentPay and trips.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or finance environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support for staff, parents and students.
• Assist with attendance and admissions and coordinates school transport.
• Support financial processes including ParentPay and school trips.
• Provide first aid cover when required.

Skills

Administration

Finance

Communication

Numeracy

IT skills

Tools

ParentPay

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, efficient and personable Admin and Finance Assistant to join our dedicated support staff team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administration, finance, reception and student support responsibilities. As a key member of our administration team, you will be one of the first points of contact for parents, visitors, staff and students, providing a professional and welcoming service while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. Experience of working in an administrative or finance environment is desirable, along with strong IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

including providing administrative and reception support, assisting with attendance and admissions, coordinating school transport, managing Free School Meals administration, supporting financial processes including ParentPay and school trips, and providing first aid cover when required.

We are looking for a highly organised and professional individual with strong administrative, communication and numeracy skills. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team, maintain confidentiality at all times, and share our commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

If you are passionate about providing excellent administrative support and would like to join our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.