School Finance Lead - Part-Time (30h/wk, 43 wks)

Westmorland & Furness Council; Windermere; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St Martin and St Mary CofE Primary School is seeking a Senior Finance Administrator to join the office team. The role is 30 hours per week across 43 weeks per year, with a Grade 9b SCP24 salary of £35,412 (FTE) pro rata, and permanent contract.

The post focuses on budget preparation, monitoring, cash flows, VAT claims and PSF systems, with responsibilities including reporting for committees and overseeing school finances.

Qualifications

• Budget preparation and monitoring experience.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Budget preparation, submissions, monitoring cash flow and budgets, manage bank accounts for Main Budget and School fund, VAT claims.
• Liaise with PSF system and QES over PSF.
• Prepare reports and take minutes for Staffing & Finance Committee.
• Oversee Security Inventory System and school visit schedule.
• Manage lettings and catering orders.
• Input and process orders and invoices on PSF Main Account; arrange payments.
• Manage money into school using School Cash Office system; send invoices, reminders and collect income.
• Coordinate funding submissions for EYFS/EYPP and ensure census data.
• Oversee census preparation and return for School, non-workforce census.

Job description

St Martin and St Mary CofE Primary School is seeking a Senior Finance Administrator to join the office team. The role is 30 hours per week across 43 weeks per year, with a Grade 9b SCP24 salary of £35,412 (FTE) pro rata, and permanent contract.

The post focuses on budget preparation, monitoring, cash flows, VAT claims and PSF systems, with responsibilities including reporting for committees and overseeing school finances.