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Hours: 12 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: JG4, SCP7 (£26,403) – SCP11 (£28,142)
Actual Salary: £7,521.46 - £8,016.85 per annum, pro rata
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to pre employment checks
The Role
Winford Church of England Primary School, member of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership is seeking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join our friendly and committed team.
The Finance Administrator is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative and financial duties that support the organisation and management of the school in a positive and effective way whilst adhering to the Trust financial policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
1. Contribute and support with audit programmes, working closely with the Trust’s Central Team.
2. Administer and monitor income due/collected by to the school, invoicing providers e.g. letting fees and chasing debts, in line with school/Trust policies.
3. Raise payments of invoices after delivery of goods or service ensuring accuracy and all paperwork is in place and submitted to the Trust's Central Team for BACs payment runs.
4. Administration of parent pay including issuing activation letters
5. Handle all duties relating to the processing of suppliers, orders, invoices/credit notes and credit card transaction via the finance accounting system, including dealing with queries and administering petty cash.
6. Manage the financial elements of trips, admissions, charity events and lettings.
7. Administer and maintain assets including the fixed asset register and security marking equipment
8. Administer and maintain the register of Business and Pecuniary Interests and Gifts and Hospitality
9. Monitor the cost and usage of utilities such as electricity and water
10. Take delivery of orders and check delivery notes
11. Other financial administration required by the Headteacher
We offer:
12. Enthusiastic and happy children.
13. Good opportunities for individual growth and development.
14. Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
15. Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
16. Access to wellbeing support
17. 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
18. Healthcare cash plan
19. Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
20. Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our School
Our school has a caring and friendly atmosphere with most of our families living in Winford and surrounding Chew Valley villages. We are a Church of England School, so we have close links to the Church of St. Mary and St. Peter in Winford. Christian values are integral to our ethos and our school vision is:
We aim to help children to flourish academically, spiritually, personally and emotionally through a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum, filled with a variety of experiences. We are a close community that includes staff, families, children, governors, the Lighthouse Partnership Trust and, of course, our lovely school dog!
We hope that our website gives you a flavour of our school community.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.
Closing Date: 05 January 2026
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Safeguarding Statement
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Winford Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.