School Finance & Administration Officer — Budget & Compliance

Salford; Eccles; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Friendly school community

Permanent contract

Job summary

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking a highly organised Finance and Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial management and governance. Working with the Executive Headteacher and Executive SBM, you will ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Typical duties include monitoring the annual budget, processing orders and invoices, VAT returns, year-end information, and preparing financial reports for governors. The role is permanent and part-time (18 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration, budgeting and record keeping.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring the school's budget throughout the year.
• Maintaining financial records, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations.
• Processing orders, invoices and payments.
• Recording and monitoring income relating to trips, clubs and activities.
• Supporting the preparation of year-end financial information and reports.
• Preparing financial reports for Governors' Finance Committee meetings.
• Supporting SFVS requirements and liaising with auditors and external agencies.
• Managing financial aspects of educational visits and Year 6 residential programme.
• Providing administrative support relating to governance, health and safety and HR when required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial administration

Record keeping

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Job description

Lewis Street Primary School is seeking a highly organised Finance and Administration Officer to support day-to-day financial management and governance. Working with the Executive Headteacher and Executive SBM, you will ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Typical duties include monitoring the annual budget, processing orders and invoices, VAT returns, year-end information, and preparing financial reports for governors. The role is permanent and part-time (18 hours per week).