School Administrator and Finance Support

We are seeking to appoint a professional, well-educated and enthusiastic individual to support the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the finance function. Support teaching and learning by providing high quality administrative support as part of a committed and flexible administration team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising requisitions in Financial Live (training will be given).
• Assisting the Receptionist with receiving and checking off deliveries against requisitions.
• Matching up the POs, requisitions and delivery notes.
• Completing new supplier forms.
• Completing budget panel and Value for Money forms, in consultation with the Finance Manager.
• Entering petty cash claims into spreadsheet and scanning receipts.
• Maintaining Free School Meals records.
• Administering ParentPay system, recording amounts due and arranging necessary credits (training will be given).
• Understand and work within the Trust’s Financial Procedures.
• Liaise with the central finance team to resolve any purchase ordering queries.
• Deal with petty cash claims, ensuring paperwork is correct, reimbursing staff and submitting claims on the finance system.

Key Requirements:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills: to hold a minimum of GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in maths and English
• Training and/or qualification in administration / clerical or related activities to level 2 and working towards level 3
• Ability to present information in a logical, clear and concise format and to communicate this effectively to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.