School Administrator and Finance Support

eTeach UK Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic administrative professional to support the Finance Manager in ensuring the efficient running of the finance function. Key responsibilities include handling requisitions in Sage Intacct, maintaining financial records, and liaising with the finance team. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, relevant training, and effective communication abilities. The position is based at St Dominic's School, offering competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pathways for progression

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in maths and English.
• Training and/or qualification in administration/clerical to level 2 and working towards level 3.
• Ability to present information in a logical, clear, and concise format.

Responsibilities

• Raising requisitions in Sage Intacct.
• Assisting with receiving and checking off deliveries.
• Maintaining Free School Meals records.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSE (A-C) in maths and English

Training in administration/clerical

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Salary: R3, scale points 14 – R4, scale point 21, depending on experience.
FTE: £28,741 - £31,264, ACTUAL: £24,610.89 - £26,771.33
Location: St Dominic’s School, Hambledon, Nr Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Hours are negotiable around the core office hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm, Term Time Only

St Dominic’s School is a highly regarded special school in Surrey, set within 56 acres of serene, wooded grounds offering plenty of space for recreational activities. The school caters to pupils and Sixth Form students aged 7 to 19, supporting a diverse range of academic abilities and complex needs.

Our school is proud to offer a comprehensive range of in-house therapeutic services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Sensory Integration, all delivered by a team of qualified professionals. This extensive therapeutic support ensures that each student can access the curriculum at a level that suits their individual needs, helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, we provide purpose‑built medical facilities with qualified nursing staff on site every day.

St Dominic’s has earned recognition for its commitment to excellence, achieving Advanced Autism Accreditation, the prestigious Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award, and the prestigious Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) which celebrates our commitment to excellence in primary science.

We are seeking to appoint a professional, well‑educated and enthusiastic individual to support the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the finance function. Support teaching and learning by providing high quality administrative support as part of a committed and flexible administration team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising requisitions in Sage Intacct (training will be given).
• Assisting the Receptionist with receiving and checking off deliveries against requisitions.
• Matching up the POs, requisitions and delivery notes.
• Completing new supplier forms.
• Completing budget panel and Value for Money forms, in consultation with the Finance Manager.
• Entering petty cash claims into spreadsheet and scanning receipts.
• Maintaining Free School Meals records.
• Administering ParentPay system, recording amounts due and arranging necessary credits (training will be given).
• Understand and work within the Trust’s Financial Procedures.
• Liaise with the central finance team to resolve any purchase ordering queries.
• Deal with petty cash claims, ensuring paperwork is correct, reimbursing staff and submitting claims on the finance system.

Key Requirements:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills: to hold a minimum of GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in maths and English.
• Training and/or qualification in administration / clerical or related activities to level 2 and working towards level 3.
• Ability to present information in a logical, clear and concise format and to communicate this effectively to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
• Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers and more).
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme).

Our Trust St Dominic’s School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre‑school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities. It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.
CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 11/01/2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews will take place the following week.