Finance Administrator
Finance Administrator
School: Portishead Primary SchoolLocation: Portishead
Contract: Permanent
Salary: grade JG4, scale point SCP7 to SCP11, salary £25,644- £30,759, pro rata (Actual £15,041).
Hours: 20 hours/week (Term Time Only) + 4 INSET days (Days to be negotiated but to include a Monday and Tuesday)
Starting Date: ASAP
The Portishead Primary School, member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership is seeking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join our friendly and committed team.
Working within the general direction of the Business Manager and Office Manager to undertake a specific range of financial and administration duties which support the management of the school in an effective and positive manner.
The position is part time (20 hours per week), term time only plus 5 INSET days.The successful candidate will be expected to:
Handle all duties relating to the processing of orders and invoices via the finance accounting system, including dealing with queries. Ensuring correct VAT classification when dealing with invoices received from suppliers. Following up non-return of invoices with Budget holders.
Undertake administrative tasks of a general nature, for example filing copies of orders and invoices.Administration of parent pay including issuing activation letters, uploading/downloading financial information and reports.Enter and maintain school inventory.
Ensure all work ensure the school’s financial, and MAT procedures are followed.
Candidates should have5 x GCSE Grades A* - C or equivalent in English and Maths.
NVQ Level 2 or 2 years relevant experience in finance department or an office environment.
One year minimum financial administration experience.
Basic book keeping knowledge.
Previous finance experience.
Good organisational skills, to be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Experience in an office environment, either face to face or telephone support for customers.
Able to manage spreadsheets and produce reports and experienced at word processing.
Analysis and manipulation of data for monthly and termly reporting for management information.
You need to be a resilient, dedicated and positive practitioner who can work well within a team and equally show initiative to work on your own. A book-keeping qualification and some experience of working in an educational setting would be desirable, but not essential.
We can offer you:A fabulous working environment with an opportunity to contribute towards excellent outcomes for children and young people
An excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.
A Multi-Academy Trust with dedicated and hardworking staff
Please apply for the position using the link to Lighthouse Schools Partnership Application portal.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th October 2024 (9:00 a.m.), with interviews to be held on Wednesday 6th November 2024.
Safeguarding Statement:
Portishead Primary School and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all in our community to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, sex transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Safer recruitment and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.