School Bursar

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are currently supporting a welcoming and well-regarded Primary School in Liverpool in the recruitment of a Temporary School Bursar. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated school community and play a key role in ensuring the efficient financial and operational management of the school.

The role involves working closely with the Headteacher and SLT to provide professional financial and administrative support, including budget monitoring, payroll assistance, and

Qualifications

• Experience as School Bursar or School Business Manager or in a similar education finance role.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of school financial management systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school's day-to-day finances and budget monitoring.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Reconciling accounts and maintaining financial records.
• Supporting budget setting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Liaising with suppliers, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring income, expenditure and cash flow.
• Assisting with payroll administration and staff records.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and school policies.
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

payslip payroll handling

Education

Education finance experience

Tools

FMS

Job description

School Bursar

Liverpool

Temporary

£18.00phr - £25.00phr

Are you an experienced School Bursar or School Business Professional looking for your next temporary opportunity?

Sellick Partnership are currently supporting a welcoming and well-regarded Primary School in Liverpool in the recruitment of a Temporary School Bursar. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated school community and play a key role in ensuring the efficient financial and operational management of the school.

The Role;

As School Bursar, you will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing professional financial and administrative support to help drive the school's strategic and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school's day-to-day finances and budget monitoring
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting budget setting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Liaising with suppliers, local authorities and external stakeholders
• Monitoring income, expenditure and cash flow
• Assisting with payroll administration and staff records
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and school policies
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a School Bursar, School Business Manager or in a similar education finance role
• 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
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the school's needs

What's on Offer?

Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £25.00 per hour dependent upon experience

Opportunity to work within a supportive primary school environment

Immediate start available

Weekly pay

Potential for extension depending on school requirements