Senior Admin/Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cb0f45d3-bdab-4357-a883-82198b2c05ad |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of financial administration, including processing invoices, monitoring payments and maintaining financial records.
Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, email systems and digital platforms.
Experience of handling sensitive/confidential information in line with GDPR.
Understanding of financial procedures, recordkeeping and audit trails.
Knowledge of office systems, including filing, communication and administration workflows.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.
Experience of co-ordinating statutory data returns.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks
Ability to work effectively as a team member including delegating tasks appropriately, supporting colleagues and contributing to positive collaborative office environement.
Reliable, trustworthy and committed to high professional standards.
Approachable and welcoming excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers a supportive working environment
The school is located to a wide variety and extensive local public transport links
School supports a variety of training programmes
Access to LGPS Pension
Further details about the role
Elmwood Infant School is a seeking a highly organised and efficient Senior Admin/Finance Officer to provide high-quality administrative and financial support within the school office. role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, high levels of accuracy and the ability to manage office functions within a busy school environment.
This is a rewarding role working in a vibrant and inclusive school where children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our staff team is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that every child receives the best possible start to their education. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our excellent team to and contribute to the smooth running of the school.
The postholder will report to the School Business Manager and will oversee day-day activities office operations, financial administration, communication systems and compliance tasks.
The role requires high professional standards and reliability.
We are looking for a confident and committed individual who will contribute positively to the school's operational effectiveness.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Experience of financial administration, including processing invoices, monitoring payments and maintaining financial records.
Experience of working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, email systems and digital platforms.
Experience of handling sensitive/confidential information in line with GDPR.
Understanding of financial procedures, recordkeeping and audit trails.
Knowledge of office systems, including filing, communication and administration workflows.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.
Experience of co-ordinating statutory data returns.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial and data-related tasks
Ability to work effectively as a team member including delegating tasks appropriately, supporting colleagues and contributing to positive collaborative office environement.
Reliable, trustworthy and committed to high professional standards.
Approachable and welcoming excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers a supportive working environment
The school is located to a wide variety and extensive local public transport links
School supports a variety of training programmes
Access to LGPS Pension
Further details about the role
Elmwood Infant School is a seeking a highly organised and efficient Senior Admin/Finance Officer to provide high-quality administrative and financial support within the school office. role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, high levels of accuracy and the ability to manage office functions within a busy school environment.
This is a rewarding role working in a vibrant and inclusive school where children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our staff team is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that every child receives the best possible start to their education. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our excellent team to and contribute to the smooth running of the school.
The postholder will report to the School Business Manager and will oversee day-day activities office operations, financial administration, communication systems and compliance tasks.
The role requires high professional standards and reliability.
We are looking for a confident and committed individual who will contribute positively to the school's operational effectiveness.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.