The bursar post at Cliffedale Primary School covers the school's business management, from budgets and financial procedures to purchasing and sales invoicing. Day-to-day work includes budget forecasting, the purchase ledger, school fund administration, HR and payroll liaison, and audit preparation. The role is term time only, Monday to Friday, with line management of staff and training days included. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Budget management, tracking and forecasting
- Financial procedures and month-end processes
- Purchase ledger, payments and procurement
- Financial reporting
- School fund administration
- Sales invoicing and lettings
- HR administration, recruitment and safeguarding checks
- Payroll liaison
- Personnel record management under GDPR
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Resource management
- Line management of staff
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths
- Relevant Level 4 or higher qualification
Experience
- Strategic financial management and budgeting
- Staff management
- Business or school experience
Skills & knowledge
- Communication
- ICT and finance systems
- Prioritisation
- HR knowledge
- Policy awareness and attention to compliance
- Flexibility
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Proactive, resilient and positive mindset
- Commitment to professional development
- Honesty and commitment to equality and diversity
What’s offered
- Employee pension
- Professional development
- Two weeks' holiday outside term time
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
