Bursar

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency in East Kent is seeking an experienced Bursar to lead financial efficiency and business operations in schools. Responsibilities include managing budgets, overseeing procurement, and supporting HR administration. Ideal candidates will have finance experience within education, strong financial skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information. If you're dedicated and looking for your next challenge, apply today.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role within a school or education environment.
• Good knowledge of school finance systems and audit requirements.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Manage school budgets, financial planning, and reporting.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Support payroll and HR administration.
• Ensure finance systems, policies, audits, and safeguarding processes are adhered to.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team for decision-making.
• Provide guidance to school administrative teams.

Skills

Strong financial administration skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Organisational abilities

Trustworthy professional

Job description

Bursar East Kent

Location: East Kent – including Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Whitstable/Herne Bay, Folkestone, and Hythe.

Academics in Canterbury are working with a number of successful and supportive schools across East Kent who are seeking experienced and motivated Bursars to take a lead role in the financial efficiency and business operations of their settings.

Why Academics?

We’re proud to be a local education agency with a personal approach. By visiting our schools and candidates in person, we build lasting relationships to ensure the perfect match between school and staff.

What you’ll do as a Bursar:

• Manage school budgets, financial planning, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal performance
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, and supplier relationships to maximise value for money
• Support payroll and HR administration, maintaining accurate records and compliance
• Ensure finance systems, policies, audits, and safeguarding processes are fully adhered to
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to support operational and financial decision-making
• Provide guidance and support to school administrative teams

What we’re looking for in a Bursar:

• Previous experience in a finance role within a school or education environment
• Strong financial administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of school finance systems and audit requirements
• Confident communicator with strong organisational abilities
• A proactive and trustworthy professional able to manage sensitive information
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced and dedicated Bursar looking for your next challenge in East Kent’s schools, we’d love to hear from you.

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01227 666 555