Part-Time School Finance & Administration Lead

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

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.