Part-Time Finance Clerk – School Bursary & Payroll

THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (LLANDAFF) LIMITED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Free lunch daily

Auto-enrolment pension

Job summary

The Cathedral School, Llandaff, Cardiff, is hiring an experienced Finance Clerk on a part-time, permanent basis with an early December start. The role supports the Bursary with efficient financial administration, on-site five days a week, 30 hours.

Contact Helen Taylor-Hoare for more information via [e-mail]. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, payroll duties, and producing budget reports while upholding high standards of confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience of purchase ledger/accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Competent user of MS Office, with experience of working with financial systems and accounting software.
• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong numerical, analytical communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve queries effectively.
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Self‑starter with proactive approach to work and willingness to support colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable, particularly during payroll cover periods.
• Supportive of the ethos, values and aims of the School.

Responsibilities

• Processing, verifying and recording purchase invoices and credit notes on the School’s accounting system.
• Managing payment authorisation processes and preparing and processing weekly payment runs.
• Reconciling Direct Debit and debit card transactions, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Producing termly departmental budget reports for Heads of Faculties and supporting them with monitoring expenditure against budgets.
• Provide payroll cover during staff holidays and absences, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain employee onboarding records, update personnel details, and process contractual amendments, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor staff absences and calculate statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, and SPP, in line with current legislation and eligibility criteria.

Job description

The Cathedral School, Llandaff, Cardiff, is hiring an experienced Finance Clerk on a part-time, permanent basis with an early December start. The role supports the Bursary with efficient financial administration, on-site five days a week, 30 hours.

Contact Helen Taylor-Hoare for more information via [e-mail]. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, payroll duties, and producing budget reports while upholding high standards of confidentiality and professional