SCHOOL BURSAR

Location

, PR6

Summary

Location - Chorley Area

Full-time, Temporary with potential to become permanent

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

We are seeking a dedicated School Bursar to join our primary school team in Chorley. This role is integral to the smooth running of our school office, providing financial and administrative support. The successful candidate will have experience with SIMS and Oracle systems and prior experience in a school office environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

Oversee the financial management of the school, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of funds.

Manage the school’s budget, including monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure.

Maintain financial records and prepare reports using SIMS and Oracle systems.

Assist with payroll administration and manage the school’s petty cash.

Work collaboratively with other staff members to support the overall administration of the school.

Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures within the school setting.

Provide support for the preparation of financial audits and liaise with auditors as required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Prior experience in a school office environment.

Proficiency in using SIMS and Oracle systems.

Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting within an educational context.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits:

Full-time hours from 8.30am to 4.00pm (hours can be flexible).

Opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.

Professional development opportunities.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. 

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Tel: 01772 200845 , https://www.reed.com/lancashire-teaching-agency

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.