School Business Manager

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Faraday Limited is seeking a Business Manager to support the smooth operational running of a school. You will manage financial administration, admissions, and day-to-day operations in a hybrid on-site and home-based role.

The role involves processing invoices and payments, liaising with the Bursar, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring deadlines are met. Hybrid arrangement: 4 days on site, 1 day from home (and full remote during school holidays).

Qualifications

• Experience as business manager or senior administrative role in education.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• Strong numerical and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments and receipts accurately, and record school fee payments and other income.
• Assist with accounts administration and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support invoice processing, supplier payments and financial reconciliations.
• Liaise with the Bursar on financial matters and report discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure financial administration is completed accurately, confidentially and within deadlines.
• School Admissions Administration.
• Day-to-day administration and streamlining operations.

Skills

Business management

Financial administration

Accounts

Senior administrative

Admissions

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Business Manager to join their school environment. This is a new opportunity to join them in supporting the smooth operational running of the school.

Main responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments and receipts accurately, & collection and recording of school fee payments and other income.
• Assist with accounts administration, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support invoice processing, supplier payments and financial reconciliations as required.
• Liaise with the Bursar on financial matters, reporting any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Ensure financial administration is completed accurately, confidentially and within agreed deadlines
• School Admissions Administration
• Day to day administration and streamlining operations

Skills & Experience:

• Experience as a business manager, or in accounts, financial administration, admissions or a senior administrative role preferable
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
• Good numerical skills & attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 4 days on site, and 1 day from home, and during fully from home during school holidays.