School Office & Finance Administrator

Lauriston School; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauriston School in Canterbury seeks a highly organised administrator who enjoys working with people and contributing to a positive school environment.

The successful applicant will manage financial administration, payroll processes and coordinate communications, using MS Office, Google Workspace, Xero, HERO, ENROL and EdPay.

A caring, collaborative approach with discretion and confidentiality, and the ability to handle busy reception and events is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration: invoicing, reconciliations and budgeting support.
• Payroll administration experience or ability to learn payroll processes quickly.
• Maintain student records and reporting with high accuracy.
• Strong confidentiality and privacy commitment.
• Coordinate newsletters, meetings, events and Board support.
• Reception duties and front-line customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support in a busy school office.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting processes and financial record-keeping.
• Liaise with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.
• Coordinate school communications and events as required.
• Support wellbeing and basic first aid needs when necessary.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Discretion

Problem-solving

Initiative

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Xero

Approval Max

HERO

ENROL

EdPay

Job description

Lauriston School in Canterbury seeks a highly organised administrator who enjoys working with people and contributing to a positive school environment.

The successful applicant will manage financial administration, payroll processes and coordinate communications, using MS Office, Google Workspace, Xero, HERO, ENROL and EdPay.

A caring, collaborative approach with discretion and confidentiality, and the ability to handle busy reception and events is essential.