Finance Administrator (St Mary's School & College)

Salary: £26, 824 to £27, 694 per annum (depending on experience).

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time.

Closing date: Friday 19 June, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website for more information and an application form: Current Vacancies - St Mary's Special School & College

Who to contact if you have a query:

For an informal discussion please contact Lucie Smitalova, via the following email address: [email protected]

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Administrator. The successful candidate will work in our busy back office as part of our business and admin team. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week over 52 weeks. This post attracts 8 weeks annual leave.

This role involves managing purchase and sales invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely credit control. You will handle banking processes, monthly reconciliations, petty cash, credit card transactions, and support both month end and year end procedures. The position includes coordinating orders, liaising with suppliers and local authorities, and supporting pupil placement costings and agreements. You will also produce a range of documents, maintain databases, ensure effective communication across departments, and keep records audit ready. Strong organisational, communication and Microsoft Office skills are essential. This is a fast-paced role that requires flexibility and initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. Progression opportunities available for the right candidate.

We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

The successful candidate must be flexible and be able to work as part of a team. Good IT skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook) and effective communication skills are also required. Previous finance experience is essential, experience in a school setting would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

The trust is committed to equal opportunities & safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the children & young people. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted applicants. We do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.