Finance & Administration Support Officer

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council seeks a Finance & Administration Support Officer for St Mary's Catholic High School in Wigan. The role involves financial transaction processing, office administration, and requires strong ICT skills. Candidates should excel in a busy team environment and maintain a professional demeanor while dealing with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in office environment and clerical tasks.
• Familiarity with ICT systems, particularly Word & Excel.
• Ability to represent the school professionally and maintain a warm demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions such as purchase orders and invoices.
• Assist the school office with administration duties including answering calls.
• Monitor school budget cost centres.

Skills

Office Environment Experience

Clerical Tasks

ICT Systems (Word & Excel)

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Tools

Bromcom MIS

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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St Mary’s Catholic High School

Manchester Road

Astley

Tyldesley

M29 7EE

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks working 41 weeks per year

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors of this Catholic high school are looking to appoint an experienced Finance & Administration Support Officer with the ability and skills to deliver a professional, effective and comprehensive support service in school. The role requires the successful candidate to process financial transactions such as purchase orders and invoices, compliance with financial regulations and management guidelines and monitoring of all school budget cost centres. The successful candidate will also be required to assist our busy school office by undertaking a number of administration duties including answering telephone calls and dealing with face to face enquiries from students and visitors.

The individual appointed to the role will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working within an office environment, the ability to undertake a range of clerical tasks and experience in the use of a range of ICT systems (i.e. Word & Excel). Experience of working within a school office environment and the use of Bromcom MIS and Finance systems would be beneficial, but not essential.

As a point of contact for all stakeholders in school, the successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and be able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. It is also essential for the postholder to have the ability to work flexibly within a busy team, responding with a ‘can do’ approach, the capability to multi task and work well under pressure. If you would like to be part of our team driving sustainable change to create an environment where everyone flourishes, we would welcome the opportunity to consider an application from you.

If you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by e-mail [emailprotected]

Full details of this post including the CES Support Staff Application form and associated documents are available to download from the school’s web site https://www.stmaryschs.org.uk

Wigan Local Authority and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding an promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to the Enhanced Disclosure procedures.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Closing Date: 23.59, Sunday 8th June 2025 (School reserves the right to close the position sooner if sufficient applications are received)

Date of Interview: Wednesday 18th June 25

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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