Nursery Finance Administrator

Durham University; Ashington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashington is seeking a Nursery Finance Administrator to ensure accurate administration and finance activities. This role involves managing invoicing, contract management, and maintaining up-to-date records according to university policies. The ideal candidate will have an enhanced DBS check and be willing to work occasionally in the evenings or weekends. This position offers a Monday to Friday working pattern from 9 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Willingness to work occasionally in the evenings or weekends for training or staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing tasks related to nursery finances.
• Manage contracts and update nursery policies.
• Liaise with university departments to ensure accurate parent accounts.

Job description

Nursery Finance Administrator - Durham

At Durham University Day Nursery we aim to provide high‑quality childcare in a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 to 5. We operate in partnership with parents, helping children to be happy, independent and well‑adjusted emotionally and socially. We promote self‑confidence and a positive attitude to learning in all children, regardless of gender, ethnicity, home language, special educational needs, disability or ability. We recognise that every child is unique and aim to assist all children to attain their maximum development potential by paying attention to their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing
• Contract management
• Ordering goods and services
• Reconciling company credit card
• Keeping training logs up to date
• Creating newsletters for parents
• Taking minutes and attending parent meetings
• Updating nursery website
• Updating policies, procedures and risk assessments
• Liaising with university departments to ensure parent accounts are up to date
• Dealing with general queries and office management duties

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 9‑5 pm with 1‑hour lunch break. Occasional evenings and weekends for staff meetings or training if required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Willingness to work occasionally in the evenings or weekends for training or staff meetings

Additional Information

The Nursery Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that administration and finance activities are completed accurately, in accordance with University policies and procedures, and that complete and up‑to‑date records are maintained.