Finance Administrator
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1501826 |
Summary
Vacancy - Finance AdministratorLocation - The Bridge, 150 Frome Road, BathStart Date - ASAPContract - PermanentHours - Part Time 24 hours per week/Flexible Working Hours between Monday – ThursdayWorking Weeks - 41 weeks per yearSpine Point & Pay Grade - Grade 1, SCP 3 (FTE £24,796)Actual salary is £22,382 based on 24 hours/52 weeks.Closing Date - 5th September 25Interview Date - w/c 8th September 25.A new exciting opportunity for a part time Finance administrator to join Palladian Academy Trust in Bath on a permanent basis.Working as a collaborative member of the Finance team, the post holder will be assisting the Financial Systems Lead and Finance Business Partners to financial administration tasks to support the purchase and sales ledger functions and processing of general school income. At Palladian Academy Trust, we celebrate our differences and strive for excellence for all and look forward to welcoming you to join us on our journey, where you will have opportunity to learn, grow and develop.About usThe Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’About the roleWe are proud to be a diverse workforce where everyone plays a vital role. Working primarily with the central finance team and joining a friendly hard-working team, you will communicate well with diverse groups and will be a friendly, welcoming face for staff, governors and outside agencies, liaising with them as required. Working in fast paced environments and experienced at multi-tasking in previous roles is essential as you will have responsibility of managing the finance admin functions to ensure financial transactions are processed in a timely manner. As the Finance Administrator you will be part of a team of two who’s responsibilities are to process daily transactions using the Trust’s Finance system (Financials Live) to includePurchase requisitionsGood received notesSupplier invoices for BACs paymentCharge card statement entry and reconciliationEntering schools local incomeDebtor managementThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to:Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, communicating clearly and calmly across a variety of environments.Experience in financial administration – purchase ledger, sales ledgerWork at times with discretion and confidentiality, adhering to GDPR and respecting privacy.Work accurately in fast paced environments and priorities tasks.Be highly organised and carry out activities with a high standard of professionalism.Display a high level of emotional intelligence and deal with sensitive situations accordingly.Show dedication to working in an education setting and promoting equitable outcomes for all.Demonstrate values of Palladian Academy Trust.Confidently navigate IT suites such as Office 365 and cloud-based financial software.Demonstrate 1+ years of experience in a similar or related role.Experience of working in an education setting is an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided. This is a permanent contract, working 24 hours per week over 41 weeks based at The Bridge in Bath. There is flexibility on hours, working works for the ideal candidate. If you are driven about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.Please complete your online application and supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by 5th September at 12 noon.Please use the JD and additional information to support with your application. Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 8th September 25.Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place shortly after application for the right candidate. Safeguarding StatementThe Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to the appropriate online checks and Google searches as part of our recruitment process. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.