Business Administrator - Finance (St Richard’s Catholic College)

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Richard’s Catholic College in East Sussex is seeking a qualified Business Administrator - Finance to support the School Business Manager in the finance office. The role demands experience in a busy environment, sound knowledge of finance systems, and ideally a finance qualification.

Successful candidates will contribute to daily financial admin and enable efficient school budgeting and reporting. Applicants should be prepared for safeguarding checks and DBS requirements as part of

Qualifications

• Experience of working in busy environment
• Sound practical knowledge of finance and accounting systems
• Finance qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the School Business Manager in the finance office
• Assist with financial admin, processing invoices and payroll tasks as required
• Contribute to budget monitoring and financial reporting

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026

St Richard’s Catholic College
Ashdown Road,
Bexhill on Sea,
East Sussex
TN40 1SE

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

St Richard’s Catholic College is a vibrant over-subscribed and high-achieving school with a proud tradition of academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. Driven by our core values, we foster a supportive, community-focused environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and inspirational Business Administrator - Finance to support the work of the School Business Manager in the finance office.

We are looking for somebody who has previous experience of working in a busy environment; has sound practical knowledge of finance and accounting systems and ideally a finance qualification.

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Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.