About the role
Knowledge, skills and experience
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Experience of financial administration, purchase ledger processing or bookkeeping activities.
- Experience of administrative work in a busy office environment.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and databases.
- Experience of using finance and/or HR systems.
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
- Experience of handling confidential information appropriately.
Desirable
- Experience of recruitment administration or HR administration.
- Experience of working within an educational setting.
- Knowledge of safer recruitment processes and compliance requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to process financial information accurately and efficiently.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain effective filing and record-keeping systems.
- Good numerical skills and confidence working with financial information.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good customer service skills and professional communication with a range of stakeholders.
- Competent use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Personal Qualities
- Professional, reliable and trustworthy.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
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