Term-Time School Finance & Reception Administrator

Silverdale Normal School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Silverdale Normal School in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Primary School Finance Administrator / Reception to keep our finances and front desk running smoothly while giving tamariki, whānau and visitors a warm welcome.

You’ll perform day-to-day financial administration, assist with monthly reports and invoicing, support payroll, attendance, purchasing and stocks, and share reception duties with the team. The role is 25.5 hours per week with flexible days.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Highly accurate with numbers and record-keeping.
• Confident with spreadsheets and online systems; willing to learn new ones.
• Warm and professional; stays calm when the office is busy.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Interest in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Māori welcome.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day financial administration with Education Services: monthly schedules, creditors, invoicing, banking and petty cash.
• Preparing the monthly finance report for the Board and supporting documents for the annual audit.
• Acting as backup payroll administrator through EdPay.
• Daily attendance and absence follow-up using eTap.
• Reception duties: greeting whānau and visitors, phones and sign-in.
• Purchasing and stock management for stationery and first aid.
• Supporting tamariki in the sick bay; first aid training is provided.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Bookkeeping

Spreadsheets

Reception skills

Confidential data handling

Tools

Education Services

EdPay

Kindo

Job description

Silverdale Normal School in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Primary School Finance Administrator / Reception to keep our finances and front desk running smoothly while giving tamariki, whānau and visitors a warm welcome.

You’ll perform day-to-day financial administration, assist with monthly reports and invoicing, support payroll, attendance, purchasing and stocks, and share reception duties with the team. The role is 25.5 hours per week with flexible days.