School PA / Finance Manager

Position: School PA / Finance Manager

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm / Permanent / Term Time Only
Salary: 39,382 - 43,679 (FTE) Actual salary 33,686 - 37,362 depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you an experienced and highly organised professional with a background in school administration and finance? Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can support senior leadership while managing key financial operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented School PA and Finance Manager to join a school in Eastleigh. This is a pivotal position in the school, requiring strong organisational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-level PA support to the Headteacher, including diary management, correspondence, and administrative assistance.
• Oversee the school's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and payroll.
• Manage procurement and ensure compliance with financial regulations and school policies.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including local authorities and suppliers, to maintain smooth operations.
• Support the school office with general administrative tasks as needed.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

• Essential Educated to GCSE level standard or equivalent with 5 passes including English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Part qualified (or studying) AAT (Accounting Technician)
• Competent user of Word and Excel Experience of office systems 1-2 years financial experience
• Experience in budget monitoring and forecasting
• Understanding of requisition procedures, arranging and processing payments and keeping accurate records Understanding of financial regulations and procedures
• Experience of effectively supervising staff, where this is a requirement of the post
• Familiar with Financial accounting system and demonstrates sound financial management

If you have the skills, experience, and passion for this role, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.