Primary School Finance Manager (Temporary)

Sellick Partnership; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start available

Potential extension

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Temporary School Bursar for a welcoming primary school in Liverpool. You will manage day-to-day finances, monitor budgets, process invoices, support payroll administration, and provide financial reporting to senior leadership.

You will liaise with the Headteacher, authorities and suppliers to ensure compliance with school policies and financial regulations, balancing competing priorities with a proactive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Bursar or School Business Manager in education finance.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of the school financial management system (FMS) and procedures.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and flexible approach to supporting school needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finances and budget monitoring.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain financial records.
• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow.
• Assist with payroll administration and staff records.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and school policies.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Payroll administration

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

FMS knowledge

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Temporary School Bursar for a welcoming primary school in Liverpool. You will manage day-to-day finances, monitor budgets, process invoices, support payroll administration, and provide financial reporting to senior leadership.

You will liaise with the Headteacher, authorities and suppliers to ensure compliance with school policies and financial regulations, balancing competing priorities with a proactive, organised approach.