Finance & Payroll officer

We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our Wirral office. The effective and timely management of finance is a key requirement to the ongoing success of our company. We pride ourselves in being the most competitive school employment business in the North West and we have a commitment to our schools to always ensure that our financial information is managed accurately and timely.

This is a part-time role working 3 days per week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday but we are open to a discussion on these days), working 7 hours per day. Salary is £18,564.00 (£33,150.00 FTE). This is a permanent role based in our beautiful, breath-taking office in the picturesque village of Thornton Hough. Our office is a Grade 2 listed building and part of the Lord Leverhulme Trust. It is easily accessible by car or bus as we are located on the main Wirral bus route. We also have ample car parking available.

The successful candidate will be joining a warm, welcoming, and successful team and will benefit from our training and development packages. It would be desirable for you to have experience of working in a financial setting, even if that may be in a different sector. A good understanding of Excel, QuickBooks and BrightPay (or similar payroll and accountancy packages) would be essential.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised person with excellent attention to detail. You will be a great team player but with the ability to work on your own. You will be passionate about your role and fully committed to it. You will be competent in using MS products particularly Excel and have an understanding of accountancy and payroll systems (particularly Quickbooks, BrightPay). You will be flexible and adaptable in your approach with a strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll procedures.

Demonstrable data entry skills with high accuracy levels are required, along with experience managing accounts payable processes and performing financial analysis. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under tight deadlines are essential. Previous exposure to analysing financial data and preparing detailed reports is advantageous. This role requires a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt swiftly to organisational needs while maintaining compliance standards. The ideal candidate will be committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement within our finance operations.

You will benefit from our extensive mentoring, training and development. We will be there to help you succeed with a substantial handover process. Flexible working approach (where applicable) – we work in partnership with you to get the best results. Reduced working hours during school holidays and a company pension are also offered.

We invest in our people to ensure they can develop and prosper in their roles. Specifically, you will receive an in-depth induction when joining, on-the-job training, and wrap-around support from Day 1 with structured career progression planning.

If you would like an informal chat or a copy of the job description and personal specification, then please call 0151 708 6789 or email jamie@redappleeducation.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application!

Red Apple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Red Apple Education will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Red Apple Education is an equal opportunities employer.