Finance/Admin Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A small secondary school in Birmingham seeks a Finance/Admin Assistant to support the School Business Manager. The role involves processing payments, managing school funds, and performing general office tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in ICT, with a preference for experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong proven track record in finance administration, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Raising orders and processing payments.
• Managing trips, consents, and payments.
• Administration of the school cashless systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT proficiency

Tools

SIMS/FMS

Job description

Our ‘Good School’ (OFSTED, September 2021) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance/Admin Assistant.

Cardinal Wiseman is a small Secondary school with a community of staff and pupils that show care and compassion for each other. As a Catholic school we place our value in the person, recognising that each life is unique and precious.

Supporting the School Business Manager, the main duties will include raising orders and processing payments. Administration of the school cashless systems, managing trips, consents and payments. Processing income & administration of school petty cash and school fund accounts. Responsibility for the ordering and sales of uniform/stationery. You will be flexible in support of general office tasks and have the ability to follow set procedures and complete work to the required standards of accuracy and presentation. Able to communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

To be successful in this role you will need excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in a busy and varied environment, efficient and highly competent in using ICT packages and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A strong proven track record in finance administration preferably in a school setting and a good knowledge of SIMS/FMS is desirable but not essential.

This is a Part Time role 15 hours per week, term time only.