School Bursar

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

School Bursar

Location: Liverpool

Contract: Temporary

Salary: £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

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