Finance Administrator

WMJobs; Alcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Nicholas C of E Primary School in Alcester is seeking a Finance Administrator to join a small administrative team. You will work closely with our Headteacher and Office Manager to manage financial processes, handle data, and maintain accuracy.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, 40 working weeks, with a pro-rata salary band of £24,022 to £25,605. The successful candidate will be committed, numerate and able to work independently as well as with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small administrative team supporting the Headteacher and Office Manager.
• Manage financial processes and maintain accurate records with strong numerical and communication skills.

Job description

St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Alcester,

Role: Finance Administrator

Location: St Nicholas C of E Primary School

Salary: Band F (7-11) – Actual Pro-rata range of £24022 to £25605

Hours: 37

Working weeks: 40 (TTO plus INSET plus 1 week)

Days a week: 5

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026

Anticipated start date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is a part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools who strive to give all of our children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. Please click here to find out more about our visions and values.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Finance Administrator as part of its enthusiastic and dedicated team.

You will be working as part of a small, friendly administrative team where no two days are the same. Working closely with our Headteacher, Office Manager and the MAT Central Team, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic quick learner with excellent numerical, communication, and administrative skills. They should be able to work independently whilst at the same time forming effective relationships with stakeholders. Experience in an finance/ admin role and knowledge of financial/ administrative procedures would be an advantage, however training will be given.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide; and also https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/.

As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our pre-employment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks.

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