Finance Administrator

Bishop Heber High School, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8JD

25 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week - 39 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £15,151 to £16,777

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential skills

Good level of general education – a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (A-C) or equivalent including Maths and English.
DBS clearance.

Evidence of ability to form professional relationships with both students and colleagues.
Previous experience of working in a Finance, Banking or school finance / administration environment.
Experience of computer-based accounting systems.

Excellent knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
Good communication skills.
Good knowledge of Finance and accounting.

To be able to work as part of a team and build positive relationships.
An ability to take initiative and seek advice where appropriate.
The ability to work under pressure and handle large workload.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines.
Accurate with an attention to detail.
Energy and enthusiasm with a flexible approach to work.
Able to process high volumes of repetitive work (purchase orders and invoices)
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
A commitment to continue own personal development.
Desirable skills
AAT or equivalent qualification
Understanding of accounting principles
Knowledge of School ICT programmes, including Access Financials and School Cash Office.

What the school offers its staff

THE SCHOOL

Bishop Heber High School has 1,300 students, including 225 in the Sixth Form, and serves three large villages and surrounding hamlets in this beautiful area of south-west Cheshire. There are strong community links through joint adult/Sixth Form curriculum innovations. The School’s Library, Sports Hall and Conference facilities are all used by the community. The School enjoys an excellent reputation in the locality and a large number of students opt for Bishop Heber from outside the catchment area. In fact, there are almost 400 students on roll who come from other parts of east Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Bishop Heber High School is a disciplined, motivated and well-resourced institution with clear views about the purpose of education. We also enjoy a high level of parental support. We overtly seek to combine progressive thinking and practice with traditional high standards. The School was inspected by OFSTED in November 2022.

THE VISION

Our vision is a school in which Respect, Opportunity, and Achievement can flourish.

We recognize the differences, values and beliefs of each individual yet acknowledge the responsibility we all have to treat everyone with respect and courtesy so we all feel happy and safe in our school.

Bishop Heber forms the heart of the wider community, providing all its members with a central resource to enhance the quality of opportunity: a world-renowned international, innovative place to learn and grow into active global citizens.

Bishop Heber enjoys a positive, well-ordered and stimulating environment. We promote and celebrate achievement in academic study, sport, performance, creative arts and community work.

Bishop Heber provides high-quality and exciting teaching, with support and challenge appropriate to the needs of every individual, to encourage learning as a lifelong activity.

THE SCHOOL MOTTO - Pret d’accomplir – Ready to Accomplish

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Administrator to start in September 2026 at this, lively and successful 11-18 Secondary School.

Applicants must be highly motivated, have excellent organisational skills and be enthusiastic. The position requires the successful candidate to ensure the efficient maintenance and day to day management of the School’s finances in a fast paced, challenging environment. The successful candidate will be extremely hard working, have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to providing a high level of support to students, staff, governors, parents and visitors. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team and independently.

Candidates will have preferably have experience working in a Financial or Banking environment or have experience working within a school finance office. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate an understanding of data privacy and have a sound working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheets. Hours of work will be agreed with the successful candidate but ideally these will be worked over 4-5 days and between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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.