Finance and Administration Officer

Salford-Council; Eccles; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive school community

Job summary

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking a highly organised Finance and Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial management and administration. The role works closely with the Executive Headteacher and Executive School Business Manager to ensure efficient operation and high-quality support for pupils.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, maintain records, process invoices and payments, and contribute to year-end financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration, budgeting and record keeping.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring the school's budget throughout the year.
• Maintaining financial records, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Processing orders, invoices and payments.
• Recording and monitoring income relating to school trips, clubs and other activities.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end financial information.
• Preparing financial reports and attending Governors' Finance Committee meetings.
• Supporting Governors with SFVS requirements.
• Liaising with auditors, accountants and external agencies.
• Managing financial aspects of educational visits and the Year 6 residential programme.
• Providing administrative support relating to governance, health and safety and HR when required.

Skills

Financial administration

Budgeting

Record keeping

IT skills

VAT returns

Governance support

Job description

Admin Staff: Finance and Administration Officer

Salary Grade: 2C

Working Pattern: 18 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Required From: As soon as possible

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Administration Officer to play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of our school.

Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and Executive School Business Manager, you will provide high-quality financial and administrative support, helping to ensure the efficient operation of the school and contributing to the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of financial processes, ensuring accurate record keeping, compliance with statutory requirements and effective budget monitoring.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and monitoring the school's budget throughout the year.
• Maintaining financial records, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Processing orders, invoices and payments.
• Recording and monitoring income relating to school trips, clubs and other activities.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end financial information.
• Preparing financial reports and attending Governors' Finance Committee meetings.
• Supporting Governors with School Financial Value Standard (SFVS) requirements.
• Liaising with auditors, accountants and external agencies.
• Managing financial aspects of educational visits and the Year 6 residential programme.
• Providing administrative support relating to governance, health and safety and HR when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of financial administration, budgeting and record keeping.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Can work independently whilst also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using IT systems and financial software.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Is committed to supporting the wider life and ethos of the school.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role with real impact on the effectiveness of the school.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced school leaders and governors.

Safeguarding

Lewis Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If you have any questions or queries please email [e-mail] .

• Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
• Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026
• Interview dates: Friday 9th October

We thank you for your interest. If you have not been contacted by Wednesday 7th October 2026 then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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