Senior Finance Administrator (3248 )

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

• Job type:Administration and Business Operations
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Thursday 15 January 2026
• Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026
• Employer:VA

St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School

Senior Finance Administrator – 30 Hours per week for 43 weeks per year
Grade 9b SCP24 – Salary £35,412 (FTE) per annum pro rata – Permanent

We plan to appoint a Senior Finance Administrator to join our office team for 30 hours per week. The post is for 43 weeks of the year. This post would suit someone with experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets some of which is specific to an educational setting. Candidates must be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.

Our office team will comprise of a full time Senior Finance Administrator (this post), a Senior HR Administrator, and two part time administrators. Our office is based at the centre of the school. Our experienced team of staff work together to provide; professional administration systems to support our school staff, families, governors and pupils, as well as high quality education and care for the children.

Tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Budget preparation, submissions, monitoring cash flow and budgets, manage bank accounts for Main Budget and School fund, VAT claims
• Liaise with QES over PSF system
• Report preparation and Minute taking for Staffing & Finance Committee
• Security Inventory System
• Oversee the school visit schedule
• Lettings
• Oversee catering orders
• Input and process orders and invoices on PSF (Main Account) and arrange payments
• Manage money into school using Schools Cash Office system (School fund Account) and send out invoices, payments, reminders.
• Income to school fund and main budget
• Manage 30hr and submissions for funding EYFS/EYPP
• UIFSM
• Organise auditors for School Fund account
• FSM Claims and records
• Balance bank accounts monthly – Main and School fund
• Main account quarterly returns
• End of year - PSF March and Schools Cash Office (SCO) August
• Oversee Census preparation and return for School, non-workforce census
• Other duties as required by the Head teacher

The School

St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School caters for children aged between 2 and 11 years old. The school provides education based on the practices and principles of the Church of England Trust Deed. Our school opened on 1st September 2013 and is an amalgamation between St Mary’s Church of England Nursery and Infant School with Windermere Church of England Junior School.

Ethos

The school enjoys a secure Christian environment, which creates a stimulating, happy and friendly ethos in which all pupils are encouraged to do their best. The children are guided towards attitudes and behaviour, which enhance the social ethos of the school as a caring community. The school community is settled and stable.

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Contact St Martin & St Mary CofE Primary School

St Martin & St Mary CofE Primary School
Princes Road
Windermere
LA23 2DD