Finance Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Actual Salary: £5,014.31 - £5,344.57 pro rata per |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7RW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1538859 |
Summary
Role: Finance Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 8 hours per week (Tues / Wed to be discussed at interview)
Term-Time only & 5 Inset days
Grade: JG 4 SCP 7 £26,403 – SCP 11 £28,142 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £5,014.31 - £5,344.57 pro rata per annum
The Role:
Blagdon Primary School is looking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join our friendly and committed team. The Finance Administrator is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative and financial duties that support the organisation and management of the school in a positive and effective way whilst adhering to the Trust financial policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will:
• Contribute and support with audit programmes, working closely with the Trust’s Central Team.
• Administer and monitor income due/collected by to the school, invoicing providers e.g. letting fees and chasing debts, in line with school/Trust policies.
• Raise payments of invoices after delivery of goods or service ensuring accuracy and all paperwork is in place and submitted to the Trust's Central Team for BACs payment runs.
• Administration of parent pay including issuing activation letters
• Handle all duties relating to the processing of suppliers, orders, invoices/credit notes and credit card transaction via the finance accounting system, including dealing with queries and administering petty cash.
• Manage the financial elements of trips, admissions, charity events and lettings.
• Administer and maintain assets including the fixed asset register and security marking equipment
In return our friendly, engaging school can offer:
• A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters
• A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another
• Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice
• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors and parents
Our school:
We are a small rural school in the beautiful village of Blagdon and on the edge of the Mendip Hills. We have around a hundred and ten children organised over four mixed-age classes. Our size helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect, as unique individuals and provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment. The school motto of ‘Explore, Excite, Excel’ makes clear our commitment to developing every individual to be their very best within an exciting and engaging curriculum that fits our rural community.
Following our Ofsted Inspection in November 2023, we have been rated Good in all areas. We are so incredibly proud for our children, staff and our community as a whole.
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: 26 March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 30 March 2026
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.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 8 hours per week (Tues / Wed to be discussed at interview)
Term-Time only & 5 Inset days
Grade: JG 4 SCP 7 £26,403 – SCP 11 £28,142 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £5,014.31 - £5,344.57 pro rata per annum
The Role:
Blagdon Primary School is looking to appoint a Finance Administrator to join our friendly and committed team. The Finance Administrator is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative and financial duties that support the organisation and management of the school in a positive and effective way whilst adhering to the Trust financial policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will:
• Contribute and support with audit programmes, working closely with the Trust’s Central Team.
• Administer and monitor income due/collected by to the school, invoicing providers e.g. letting fees and chasing debts, in line with school/Trust policies.
• Raise payments of invoices after delivery of goods or service ensuring accuracy and all paperwork is in place and submitted to the Trust's Central Team for BACs payment runs.
• Administration of parent pay including issuing activation letters
• Handle all duties relating to the processing of suppliers, orders, invoices/credit notes and credit card transaction via the finance accounting system, including dealing with queries and administering petty cash.
• Manage the financial elements of trips, admissions, charity events and lettings.
• Administer and maintain assets including the fixed asset register and security marking equipment
In return our friendly, engaging school can offer:
• A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters
• A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another
• Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice
• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors and parents
Our school:
We are a small rural school in the beautiful village of Blagdon and on the edge of the Mendip Hills. We have around a hundred and ten children organised over four mixed-age classes. Our size helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect, as unique individuals and provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment. The school motto of ‘Explore, Excite, Excel’ makes clear our commitment to developing every individual to be their very best within an exciting and engaging curriculum that fits our rural community.
Following our Ofsted Inspection in November 2023, we have been rated Good in all areas. We are so incredibly proud for our children, staff and our community as a whole.
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: 26 March 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 30 March 2026
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.