Finance and HR Administrator

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Finance and HR Administrator to manage financial processes and HR documentation. Responsibilities include timely processing of invoices, maintaining petty cash records, and assisting with HR administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be effective in communication and relationship building. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding children and ensuring a safe working environment. Interested applicants can arrange an informal visit via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration, particularly in handling invoices and petty cash.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff.
• Familiarity with HR administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices timely and ensure compliance with school guidelines.
• Manage petty cash and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with HR lifecycle activities and documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Start date : February 2026

The Governors of St Patrick’s RC High School are seeking a Finance and HR Administrator to join our wonderful school.

Some of the main responsibilities:

Finance

• ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner and comply with the School Bank Account Scheme
• ensuring debtor accounts are raised promptly and that revenue is received
• managing any petty cash requirements obtaining staff signatures for deliveries
• administration of the School Fund records in compliance with set guidelines

HR

• Build effective working relationships from first point of interaction with staff across the School
• Undertake HR lifecycle administrative activities (inclusive of contractual documentation, arranging meetings, taking meeting minutes, updating personal files, distributing and monitoring documentation etc), assisting with the HR procedures as directed by the SBM

To arrange an informal visit, please contact Cat Taylor, HR Assistant, by email at [e-mail].

Closing Date : Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interview Date : Thursday 8th January 2026

All applications must be submitted via the Greater Jobs website.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully 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