Finance Administrator

location_on School / Office 0900 - High Down Junior School

Basis Part Time

Finance Administrator

Salary Full Time Salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00Actual Salary: £12,535.77 - £13,361.42

Contractual hours 20

Basis Part Time

Job type Support Staff - Other

Job category Administration

Date posted 25/08/2026

Job reference LSP-S393

Attachments LSP School Finance Administrator JD.pdf

Job overview

Role: Finance Administrator

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 20hours per week(Mon– Fri),Term-Time only, plus 5 Inset days

Grade: JG4SCP7– SCP11/£26,403.00 - £28,142.00per annum pro rata

Actual Salary: £12,535.77 - £13,361.42

The Role:

High Down Schools areseekingto appoint an experienced, highly organised,flexibleand friendly Finance Administrator to join our busy school office.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the financial,administrativeand organisational functions of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, school staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Central Team, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school's financial processeson a daily basis.

The Finance Administrator will support the administration of school income and expenditure, process invoices and payments,maintainfinancial records, support audit requirements, administer ParentPay,monitorschoolassetsandassistwith thefinancial managementof trips,lettingsand events. The role also includes providing wider administrative support to the school office whenrequired.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised,methodicaland able to work effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions

• Has experience in financial administration and a good understanding of bookkeeping processes

• Can accurately process financial information andmaintainrecords witha high levelof attention to detail

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with staff, parents,pupilsand external suppliers

• Can work with complete confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately

• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ideally experience of accounting or financial systems

• Has excellent time management skills and can prioritise workload to meet deadlines

• Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership

In return our friendlyand successfulschool can offer:

• A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued

• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively

• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn

• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive governors,parentsand colleagues

• The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust

Our school:

High Down Schools arecomprisedof a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, witha strong reputationfor being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for our children and are committed to nurturing and developing children’s learning. Each child is valued for their own talents, strengths and personality and we encourage the children to succeed and reach their potential, to have high self-esteem and a belief that they can achieve. Recent OFSTED inspections have judged both schools to be good.

High Down Schools’ motto is Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life . We want our pupils to be inquisitive and develop a passion for learning that lasts for the rest of their lives. Our role is to help them blossom andgrow:learning new skills, having new opportunities and challenges. When they transfer to secondary school, we want our pupils to be well-prepared, responsible, confident, mature and have the happiest memories of their time with us.

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 34schools 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:

Tuesday 8 September

Interview Date:

TBC

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.