School Finance and Administrative Assistant
Ghyllside Primary School · Kendal · Westmorland and Furness
Job description
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a professional, detail-oriented, and highly organised Finance and Administrative Assistant to join our team. This key role will support the effective financial administration of the school, including processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with budgetary and reporting activities. In addition, the successful candidate will provide administrative support and act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, and visitors, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the school office.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a finance, administrative, accounts, or office support role, preferably within an educational environment
- An understanding of financial administration, including invoice processing, reconciliations, record keeping, and financial controls
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential financial information
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with experience of financial management systems being advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, suppliers, parents, and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a busy environment
- A professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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About this school
Ghyllside Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 449
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,242
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.9:1
- Academy trust
- GHYLLSIDE SCHOOL
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 4JB
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- Salary
- £25,989 subject to 2026 pay award pending
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 8 June 2026
- Closing date
- 26 June 2026
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