Primary School Finance & Budget Administrator

Marchant Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer for a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. The role focuses on accurate financial records and supporting the Headteacher and leadership team to manage day-to-day finances.

The successful candidate will handle invoices, purchases, payments, budgeting support, and payroll assistance in a confidential, compliant environment. A detail-focused, organised finance professional will thrive in this school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts or school administration.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day school finance administration: invoices, payments, receipts.
• Process income and expenditure and maintain records.
• Support payroll and staff-related financial administration.
• Assist with banking, reconciliations and financial controls.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Finance Officer for a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. The role focuses on accurate financial records and supporting the Headteacher and leadership team to manage day-to-day finances.

The successful candidate will handle invoices, purchases, payments, budgeting support, and payroll assistance in a confidential, compliant environment. A detail-focused, organised finance professional will thrive in this school setting.