Bursar’s Assistant

Littlegarth School Ltd.; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Littlegarth School Ltd. in Colchester is seeking a reliable and proactive part-time Bursar’s Assistant to join our warm, family-centred independent prep school for children aged 2–11. Core hours are 28 per week with some overtime flexibility to support a busy bursar’s office.

The successful candidate will work across accounts payable, payroll preparation, ledgers, statutory returns and general administration, including covering for the Bursar when needed. Early applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of running a busy Bursar’s office, including accounts payable, cash book, control account reconciliations, nominal ledger management, payroll preparation, statutory returns, filing, administration assistance, and providing cover for the Bursar as required.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and maintain cash book records.
• Perform control account reconciliations and nominal ledger management.
• Assist with payroll preparation and statutory returns as needed.
• Provide general administration support and cover for the Bursar when required.

Job description

Littlegarth School is a warm, family-centred independent prep school for children aged 2–11. We pride ourselves on being a kind, caring and ambitious community where every child is known and nurtured. Our beautiful setting and small class sizes allow us to offer a rich, inspiring curriculum and a genuine love of learning.

We require a self-motivated and experienced part-time Bursar’s Assistant.

Core hours of work are 28 hours per week, and some flexibility with regard to overtime is desirable.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of running a busy Bursar’s office, including accounts payable, cash book, control account reconciliations, nominal ledger management, payroll preparation, statutory returns, filing, administration assistance, and providing cover for the Bursar as required.

Early applications are welcome.

Deadlines: Applications to be received by Friday 13th November.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the application deadline.

Littlegarth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.