Primary School Operations & Finance Leader

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a busy primary school in Wirral. The role is on-site, 36 hours per week, working closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to manage finances and day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will oversee nursery fees, invoicing, wraparound care payments and afterschool club finances, ensuring accurate records and responsive service to staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Business Manager, Business Manager, Finance Manager or similar operational role.
• Experience in school, education, or public-sector environment preferred.
• Confident managing payments, reconciliations and financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursery fees and payments including reconciliation.
• Invoicing and overseeing wraparound care administration and payments.
• Manage payments for afterschool clubs.
• Respond to parent queries and resolve issues efficiently.
• Support the school's financial administration and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and school leadership team.
• Handle day-to-day operational and administrative matters.
• Maintain accurate records, payments and processes.

Skills

Nursery fees & payments

Invoicing

Payments reconciliations

Afterschool club payments

Parent queries handling

Financial administration

Headteacher liaison

Operations administration

Record keeping

Job description

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a busy primary school in Wirral. The role is on-site, 36 hours per week, working closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to manage finances and day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will oversee nursery fees, invoicing, wraparound care payments and afterschool club finances, ensuring accurate records and responsive service to staff and parents.