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Finance and Admin Support Officer
Spring Meadow Primary School is seeking a passionate and motivated Finance and Admin Support Officer to join our front office team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our busy school office and financial systems.
We are looking for someone who shares our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.
Key Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day financial administration of the school
Process orders, invoices and payments in line with school procedures
Assist with budget monitoring and financial record keeping
Provide general administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
Contribute to the smooth operation of the school office
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience of financial administration (school experience desirable but not essential)
- Is confident using financial and office IT systems
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Works accurately and efficiently
- Understands the importance of confidentiality within a school setting
- Is able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of PSF is desirable but not essential
What We Offer At Spring Meadow Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, supportive and community-focused school. We offer:
- A friendly and collaborative working environment
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- A commitment to staff wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a real difference to our school community
Safeguarding Statement
The LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
Information about the School
Spring Meadow Primary School and Nursery is a successful and oversubscribed community school located in the heart of the seaside town of Harwich and we are part of the LIFE Education Trust. Our purpose is 'to build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' and 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.