Finance Administrator

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy; Arnold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Academy Finance & Trips and Visits Administrator to join our dedicated team. This role combines financial administration with coordinating educational visits, supporting staff, students and parents throughout the process.

The post requires proactive organisation, strong IT skills with MS Office and financial systems, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally with financial processes.
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Confidential and discreet handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trips and visits from planning through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day financial administration and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support staff, students and parents.
• Report to the Principal's Personal Assistant and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Multitasking

IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline-driven

Admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Academy Finance & Trips and Visits Administrator to join our dedicated team. Reporting directly to the Principal's Personal Assistant, this pivotal role combines financial administration with the coordination of educational visits and trips, helping to ensure both the smooth running of the Academy and enriching experiences for our students., You'll play a key role in managing the Academy's day-to-day financial administration, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate financial records. You'll also coordinate trips and visits from initial planning through to completion, supporting staff, students and parents every step of the way.

• Is proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Has excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and financial systems
• Can work accurately with exceptional attention to detail
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Is confident working to deadlines and maintaining confidentiality
• Has experience in administration, ideally with financial processes
• Enjoys working collaboratively while also taking ownership of their workload.

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a truly special place to learn and work. In June 2025, Ofsted rated the academy 'Good' in all areas and 'Outstanding' for Post-16 provision. Our August GCSE results exceeded national averages for both attainment and progress, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students.

We are proud of our young people, whose behaviour, achievements, and character shine every day. Guided by our community ethos - "Be inspired and achieve together" - we provide daily opportunities for success, growth, and collaboration. Respect, responsibility, and independence are at the heart of our values, helping students to mature into confident, capable individuals. At Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, we believe in the potential of every student and nurture it within a caring, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fair.