Administration & Finance Officer at Croydon Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

31611.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Transactions, Invoice Processing, Purchase Order Management, Bookkeeping, Administrative Support, Numeracy, Spreadsheets, Finance Software, Organization, Communication, Customer Service, Record Keeping

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Title: Administration & Finance Officer Location: Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School, Thornton Heath. CR7 7QT Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM – 3 PM, 30 minutes unpaid break) Contract: Term Time + (plus 5 inset days and 10 additional days to be agreed) Salary: £30,717 - £31,611 (FTE) per annum Start date: Monday 24th August 2026 Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School, is seeking a committed and highly motivated Administration and Finance Officer who shares our vision “Aspirations, Expectations, No Excuses – VINCAM – Together We Conquer” who will make a significant contribution to providing the best possible education for children in our school. Are you looking for a rewarding administrative role that fits perfectly around school hours? Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School is a vibrant, friendly junior school looking for an organised, detail-oriented Administration & Finance Officer to join our busy school office. This unique role sits at the heart of our school, blending classic school admin with essential day-to-day finance tasks. You will be the welcoming face for our families and visitors, while also keeping our school finances running smoothly behind the scenes. If you have great people skills, a knack for numbers, and want to make a difference in a child-centred environment, we would love to hear from you. What you will do: * The Finance Side: Handle daily financial transactions, process invoices, manage purchase orders, and oversee school trip/club payments using our online booking systems. * The Admin Side: Greet visitors, answer the phones, update pupil records, and provide general administrative support to the leadership team. What we are looking for: * Previous experience in an administrative or basic finance/bookkeeping role (experience within a school is a huge plus, but not essential!). * Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with spreadsheets or finance software. * An approachable, calm, and professional manner when dealing with parents, staff, children and visitors. * Excellent organisational skills—school offices are busy, and no two days are the same! What we offer: * Perfect working hours (8:30 AM – 3 PM) offering fantastic work-life balance. * Term-time + INSET days plus additional 10 days in School holidays, spread over the year, meaning you have majority of the school holidays off. * A supportive, warm, and collaborative team environment. Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 (midday) Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 (a Mathematics and English test will be set) Please on the links below to view the following: * Administration & Finance Officer Job Description [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OM4MY0s43GzliXVjajdtI5n7EprxbMht/view?usp=drive_link] * Guidance notes for applicant [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IV-XeRdKqjMH_Y3HNDIAzdF1pOQDL273/view?usp=drive_link] * Application form - School Support [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XOJ1i4I6TkSb1WoK95iSFQsjhQGd9E1i/view?usp=drive_link] * Self Disclosure Form [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jGrwbDINB-tuBv2cT3jqtZRypBTisQz3/view?usp=drive_link] * Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qh_qh_k6wcn9vCva6aacpyAAwypVWPlr/view?usp=drive_link] * Job Applicant privacy notice [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QvTAjM5VH8bm7ACIS_BLFUV_V2eREP59/view?usp=drive_link] Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. We are an equal opportunities employer. Visits to Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School are welcome; please contact the school office in the first instance on 020 8684 3532. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Croydon Council online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application

Responsibilities

Manage daily financial transactions, invoices, and school payments while providing general administrative support. Act as the first point of contact for visitors and families and maintain pupil records.