Finance Administrator

Job Description

Position Type: Finance Administrator

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Hours: 8.45 am - 2.45 pm (with a 20 minute unpaid lunch break) - 28 hours and 20 minutes per week (Term Time only)

Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale, Scale 2 Point 5 - Actual salary £16,808 (including fringe)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our friendly, busy admin team. The successful candidate will:

• Have solid office administrative/finance experience.
• Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and a welcoming, positive outlook.
• Have achieved at least a grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• Be efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative.
• Have an excellent telephone manner.
• Be able to prioritise their own workload & plan effectively.
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and have a positive and sunny disposition.

Duties will include:

• To be responsible for the inputting of purchase orders onto the Access finance system, prior to ordering, and adhering to the individual set budgetary limits.
• To be responsible for the timely inputting of invoices onto the Access finance system.
• Processing BACS payments for payment.
• Be responsible for monitoring outstanding orders and chasing suppliers when required.
• Completion and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets and bank reconciliation.
• Assist with the administration of the online payment system "School Money" in relation to payments for dinner money, school trips, weekly swimming lessons etc.
• To be responsible for the administration of petty cash and receipts up to £20.00.
• PTFA account banking.
• Be responsible for finance-related filing/archiving.
• To carry out all financial administration in accordance with school financial regulations and policies

We can offer:-

• An Outstanding School
• 2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!)
• One non-school based Professional Development Day
• A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!)
• Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children
• A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
• An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Lee Chapel Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.