School Bursar

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Pay Rate: £19-£22 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Part-time 11:30am-4pm (Monday-Friday)
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced and organised School Bursar to join a school in Skelmersdale on a temporary, part-time basis, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in a school or educational setting who can provide effective financial and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial administration and school accounts.

• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial records.

• Process invoices, payments and purchase orders.

• Assist with payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Support budget planning and financial management.

• Ensure financial procedures and policies are followed.

• Provide general administrative support to the school leadership team as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a bursar, school finance or finance administration role.

• Strong numerical, organisational and communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• An understanding of school finance procedures would be advantageous.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.