Finance and Administration Officer

About the Role

You will:

• Take responsibility for the school’s day-to-day operational finances, including raising orders, processing invoices, reconciling accounts and managing petty cash
• Manage the school’s private/unofficial fund, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
• Oversee financial processes related to trips, events and parent payments
• Provide high-level administrative support, including producing detailed reports, analysing data and maintaining accurate digital records
• Support the development and monitoring of administrative systems and procedures
• Assist in the management of school resources, inventory and stock control
• Work collaboratively across both school sites, including occasional front office/reception support
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events and communication with families

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in finance and administration, ideally within a school or similar setting
• Demonstrate excellent ICT skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear reports
• Have experience using school systems such as FMS (or similar financial/management systems)
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Have strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Be able to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and external partners
• Remain calm and efficient under pressure

A flexible, proactive approach and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential.