Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Teaching vacancies, Chorlton-cum-hardy, Manchester

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 21 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Teaching vacancies

Full Job Description

You will provide both financial and HR administrative support as part of the school office team.
Your main day-to-day activities will include arranging payments of invoices, raising purchase orders, organising bookings of school trips and managing online parent payments for items such as school dinners and trips. The role will involve some HR administration, such as keeping the school's Single Central System up to date and processing DBS applications.
You will also support with general admin tasks as part of the office team, such as answering the phone and dealing with parent enquiries
This is a full-time role and you would be required to work Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm, term time only. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months starting 1st January 2025.

Ideally have experience of working within a school admin role
Have a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of finance, and experience of working in a financial environment
Have experience of using financial systems such as FMS
Be able to take phone calls with a professional manner
Have good IT skills, including knowledge of using MS Office
Have good communication skills with staff, parents and pupils

Oswald Road is a community-minded school with a fantastic reputation for being inclusive and forward-thinking. We have a very supportive and dedicated staff team who work tirelessly to provide a stimulating, nurturing and safe learning environment where the personalised provision for all children enables them to meet their full potential.
Opportunities for continuing professional development
A welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment
A school that is at the heart of the local community, in the centre of vibrant Chorlton
Term time only contract, meaning you will get school holidays off
On-site secure parking