What skills and experience we're looking for
Duties: This appointment includes the following duties:
1. Processing orders, invoices, and payments through purchase ledger and/or cash book using Xero software.
2. Reconciliation of all income received via Arbor, childcare vouchers, and school office.
3. Responsible for paying in all income to school bank accounts in accordance with the finance policy.
4. Weekly bank reconciliation.
5. Manage all Music tuition in school, including arranging tuition for pupils, raising invoices, and reconciling payments.
6. Debt recovery.
7. Check all supplier statements and investigate payments to comply with statutory timescales.
8. Maintain links with suppliers to identify lead times and delivery dates, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of orders.
9. Assist School Business Manager with budget preparation and monitoring, producing spreadsheets and reports as required.
10. Perform any other duties of a similar nature and level of responsibility as requested by the School Business Manager.
What the school offers its staff
Elements of this job description may be negotiated at the request of either party and with mutual agreement.
Working Conditions: Well-lit and well-ventilated general office environment.
* Warm, welcoming, and inclusive Christian community
* Happy, respectful, creative, and enthusiastic learners
* High expectations of pupil personal development, attainment, and achievement
* Dedicated staff team who work collaboratively and support one another
* Strong support from parents, governors, and the parish community
* Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
The closing date is 12 noon Monday 8th September 2025, and interviews will be held on Thursday 11th September 2025, subject to references.
If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 10th September 2025, then your application was unsuccessful. Please note the school will be closed from Wednesday 23rd July to Tuesday 2nd September 2025; tours and phone calls can be arranged after these dates.
Further details about the role
Relationships: Responsible to the School Business Manager
Performance Management: School Business Manager – Kerry Fogg
Supervision of people: The post holder will not be required to supervise personnel in school.
Contacts and relationships:
* Daily contact with students and school staff
* Working alongside School Business Manager and Admin Assistant
* Regular contact with parents/carers and external bodies
Decisions:
* Discretion: Work is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures; the post holder can seek advice from line manager.
* Consequences: Impacts on students, school community, and administrative processes, which are likely to be easily identified and remedied.
Resources:
* Learning materials and resources
* General office equipment needed to carry out tasks
Work Environment:
* Some interruption is intrinsic to the role but should not cause overall change to the task
* Physical Demands: General office work, may involve long periods working at a computer
Knowledge and skills:
* Knowledge of Xero finance package or similar
* 6-12 months experience in a similar role
* Computer literate
* Desirable: 4 GCSEs
* Knowledge of spreadsheets
* Appropriate NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as DBS, references, medical, and right to work verification. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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