Bursar

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rushcliffe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension

Professional development

Two weeks' holiday outside term time

Job summary

Cliffedale Primary School is seeking a bursar to manage the school's finances, budgets, and purchasing processes. This role covers month-end procedures, cash handling, and the purchase ledger, with HR and payroll liaison and audit preparation.

The post is term-time only, Monday to Friday, with line management of staff and opportunities for professional development. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are required.
• A relevant Level 4 or higher qualification is required.
• Experience in strategic financial management and budgeting is desirable.
• Staff management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and forecasting for the school.
• Oversee the purchase ledger, payments and procurement.
• Prepare financial reporting and school fund administration.
• Liaise with HR and payroll; audit preparation and compliance.
• Manage HR records, GDPR compliance and line management of staff.

Skills

Communication

ICT and finance systems

Prioritisation

HR knowledge

Policy awareness

Compliance

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 4 qualification or higher

Tools

Finance software

HR systems

Job description

The bursar post at Cliffedale Primary School covers the school's business management, from budgets and financial procedures to purchasing and sales invoicing. Day-to-day work includes budget forecasting, the purchase ledger, school fund administration, HR and payroll liaison, and audit preparation. The role is term time only, Monday to Friday, with line management of staff and training days included. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Budget management, tracking and forecasting
• Financial procedures and month-end processes
• Purchase ledger, payments and procurement
• Financial reporting
• School fund administration
• Sales invoicing and lettings
• HR administration, recruitment and safeguarding checks
• Payroll liaison
• Personnel record management under GDPR
• Audit preparation and compliance
• Resource management
• Line management of staff

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths
• Relevant Level 4 or higher qualification

Experience

• Strategic financial management and budgeting
• Staff management
• Business or school experience

Skills & knowledge

• Communication
• ICT and finance systems
• Prioritisation
• HR knowledge
• Policy awareness and attention to compliance
• Flexibility

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Proactive, resilient and positive mindset
• Commitment to professional development
• Honesty and commitment to equality and diversity

What’s offered

• Employee pension
• Professional development
• Two weeks' holiday outside term time