School Finance Administrator

Engage Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Permanent position path (potential)

Supportive office manager

Friendly professionals

Job summary

Engage Education is assisting a Heywood-area secondary school in Rochdale to recruit a School Finance Administrator for October to December 2026. The role focuses on day-to-day financial administration, invoicing, budgeting, and supporting documentation.

The position is based on-site, with free parking and accessible transport options. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of admin experience, preferably in a school setting, and a strong, outgoing work ethic suitable for a collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within administration.
• School based admin experience desirable.
• Strong academic background.
• Outgoing and hard-working individual.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s day-to-day financial administration and accounting processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, payments and expense.
• Monitor income and expenditure against the approved school budget.

Skills

Administration experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Are you an experienced administrator looking to secure a school-based position within a secondary school until the Christmas break?

A fantastic secondary school within the Heywood area of Rochdale is eager to secure an experienced, knowledgeable and outgoing School Finance Administrator for the remainder of the calendar year.

Find out more about this exciting School Finance Administrator role in Rochdale below!

School Finance Administrator - Role Information:

• Manage the school’s day-to-day financial administration and accounting processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, payments and expense.
• Monitor income and expenditure against the approved school budget.
• Located in Rochdale within one secondary school
• Monday to Friday role - October to December 2026
• Paid £110 to £115 per day during term-time only

School Finance Administrator - Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within administration
• School based admin experience desirable
• Strong academic background
• Naturally outgoing and hard-working individual
• Ability to work individually and as member of a team

School Finance Administrator - Role Benefits:

• Working alongside friendly and experienced professionals
• Opportunity to continue into permanent position
• Supportive and outgoing Office Manager
• Free parking with nearby public transport links