Finance & Admin Officer

Ladybridge High; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladybridge High School is seeking a Finance & Admin Officer to join the school business team. The role fixes a salary of £24,893.54 to £27,441.03 per annum, for 37 hours per week term time plus 5 days, with a Grade E SCP 11-17. The post involves finance routines, admin tasks, and clerking for the governing board.

Applicants should have strong numeracy, IT skills, and excellent communication. Full-time, on-site position with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of finance routines and office procedures.
• High level of verbal and written communication.
• Advanced numeracy and spreadsheet skills.
• Good IT skills and experience of Google Workspace.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raising orders and paying invoices.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Providing admin and clerking support for the governing board.
• General finance and admin duties within the school business team.

Skills

Finance administration

Office procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Google Workspace

Spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Team communication

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Finance & Admin Officer

Grade E, SCP 11-17

Actual salary £24,893.54 to £27,441.03 per annum

37 hours per week, term time + 5 days

Required for as soon as possible

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website here.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.

We strongly believe in allowing our staff to carry out their role to a high standard, whilst having a genuine work life balance which is why our full-time admin staff have the option of a compressed working pattern which offers a non-working day once a fortnight which is an option available for this post.

Due to an internal promotion we would like to appoint a Finance Officer to join our friendly school business team. Financial duties will include raising orders, paying invoices and bank reconciliation. There is also the requirement for this postholder to provide admin and clerking duties for the governing board.

We are looking for an exceptional colleague with:

• A clear understanding of finance routines and office procedures
• A high level of verbal and written communication
• Good IT skills and experience of Google Workspace or cloud-based office systems
• Advanced numeracy skills and the use of spreadsheets
• Excellent admin and minute taking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• A friendly outgoing manner with the ability to communicate with people of all levels

CVs and late applications will not be considered.

Deadline for application: Wednesday 23rd September at 8.00am

Shortlisting will take place: Thursday 24th September 2026

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting Documents

• Job Description & Person Spec
• Application Pack
• Application Form