Timeplan Education are looking for a School Finance Administrator a fantastic Primary School in Wantage
School Finance Administrator
£24702 - Point 13 £26873 FTE
Actual salary is pro rata of the above (approx. £19592 pa - £21314 pa dependent on experience etc.)
Hours - 35 hours per week (8:00 am - 3.30 pm)
As the School Finance Administrator, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial health and efficiency of the school. You will work closely with the finance team to manage day-to-day financial operations and provide essential support in the smooth running of the school's financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake reception duties sometimes dealing with complex reception/visitor etc. matters
Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems/procedures/policies
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.as required
Supervise, train and develop staff as appropriate
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties Administration
Manage manual and computerised record/information systems (Integris, IBC, Parent Pay, Parent Mail & BPS)
Provide clerical/admin support to School and Governing Body, undertaking administration of complex procedures
Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
Undertake typing and word-processing and complex IT based tasks
Provide personal, admin and organisational support and guidance to other staff, pupils and others as required
Assist with completion and submission of forms and returns, including those to outside agencies e.g. DfES / census
Assist with the administration of payroll systems Resources
Operate relevant equipment and ICT packages (Microsoft & Google - effective use of word & excel required)
Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required
Manage 'shops' within the school (ie uniform and tuck shop)
Undertake research and obtain information to inform decisions
Assist with procurement and sponsorship
Assist with marketing and promotion of the school- website, FOS and wider community
Assist with management of facilities including lettings
Undertake general and sometimes complex financial administration procedures eg ordering and invoicing
Assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget
Manage expenditure within an agreed budget
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Maintain strict confidentiality and high professional conduct at all times
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Any other duties as required by Head Teacher or Line Manager
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience in finance administration, ideally within an educational setting.
Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Be proficient in financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Be able to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to deadlines.
Have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Be trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
AAT qualification or similar is desirable, but not essential