School: SIAL.school, 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UH
Contract: Full-time, option to work from home during school holidays
Hours: 40 hours (Monday to Friday)
Working Time:  10am – 6pm
Salary: negotiable based on experience

Finance Administrator (Full-Time)

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Finance Administrator to join our school’s administrative team. This is a key role supporting the financial operations of the school and ensuring effective budget and cash flow management, accurate payroll, and compliance with financial and safeguarding regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll: Manage monthly payroll in collaboration with external payroll providers. Ensure timely and accurate salary payments and proper record- keeping.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor the school’s financial health and ensure appropriate liquidity and forecasting.
• Budget Administration: Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and review of the school’s budget. Support internal reporting and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Invoices & Payments: Process supplier invoices, track payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Budget Oversight for Key Stage Departments: Supervise and support the management of departmental budgets across all key stages.
• Italian Consulate Documents: Prepare and submit required financial documents for the Italian Consulate, including consuntivo and proiezione di budget.
• Premises Financial Support: Monitor and administer financial elements related to premises management (e.g., maintenance costs, service contracts).
• General Administrative Duties: Carry out any other tasks reasonably requested, in line with the role’s purpose.

Reporting Line

• Reports directly to the Headteacher.
• Works closely with the leadership team, premises manager, and administrative support staff.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in finance, ideally in a school or educational setting
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and payroll systems
•  High proficiency in Excel and financial software
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Fluency in both Italian and English (spoken and written)  

Desirable:

• Experience with school-specific financial systems
• Knowledge of UK education finance regulations

Professional Development
We are committed to the ongoing development of all staff and will support relevant training in school finance systems, safeguarding, and administrative best practices.

School Ethos
SIAL school is a values-driven, inclusive school committed to academic excellence, multilingualism, and the holistic well-being of every child. We value close collaboration with families and the broader community.

Safeguarding Statement
SIAL school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant child protection and safeguarding checks in accordance with statutory guidance.

Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

How to apply:

Please fill out the application form and email it back to head@sial.school by 8am on
the 4th July 2025.

We look forward to hearing form you!