Finance Administrator

Role: Finance Administrator Contract: Permanent Hours: 20 hours per week (Mon – Fri), Term-Time only, plus 5 Inset days Grade: JG 4 SCP 7 – SCP 11 / £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 per annum pro rata Actual Salary: £12,535.77 - £13,361.42 The Role: High Down Schools are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised, flexible and friendly Finance Administrator to join our busy school office. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the financial, administrative and organisational functions of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, school staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Central Team, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school's financial processes on a daily basis. The Finance Administrator will support the administration of school income and expenditure, process invoices and payments, maintain financial records, support audit requirements, administer ParentPay, monitor school assets and assist with the financial management of trips, lettings and events. The role also includes providing wider administrative support to the school office when required. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively We are looking for someone who: Is highly organised, methodical and able to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions Has experience in financial administration and a good understanding of bookkeeping processes Can accurately process financial information and maintain records with a high level of attention to detail Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and external suppliers Can work with complete confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally experience of accounting or financial systems Has excellent time management skills and can prioritise workload to meet deadlines Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership In return our friendly and successful school can offer: A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Supportive governors, parents and colleagues The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust Our school: High Down Schools are comprised of a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, with a strong reputation for being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for our children and are committed to nurturing and developing children’s learning. Each child is valued for their own talents, strengths and personality and we encourage the children to succeed and reach their potential, to have high self-esteem and a belief that they can achieve. Recent OFSTED inspections have judged both schools to be good. High Down Schools’ motto is Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life. We want our pupils to be inquisitive and develop a passion for learning that lasts for the rest of their lives. Our role is to help them blossom and grow: learning new skills, having new opportunities and challenges. When they transfer to secondary school, we want our pupils to be well-prepared, responsible, confident, mature and have the happiest memories of their time with us. 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: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home Closing Date:  Tuesday 8 September Interview Date:  TBC 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.