Impactful School Finance & Administration Officer

Salford Council; Eccles; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Professional development and training

Rewarding role with real impact

Job summary

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Finance and Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial management and office administration.

This role works 18 hours per week under a Permanent contract (Salary Grade: 2C). You will handle budgeting, records, VAT returns, invoicing and reporting, working closely with the Executive Headteacher and SBM to keep the school financially well managed.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration, budgeting and record keeping.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity.

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 trips, clubs and 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

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT systems & financial software

Confidentiality

Job description

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised Finance and Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial management and office administration.

This role works 18 hours per week under a Permanent contract (Salary Grade: 2C). You will handle budgeting, records, VAT returns, invoicing and reporting, working closely with the Executive Headteacher and SBM to keep the school financially well managed.