School Finance AssistantRuncornHours: this position is 16 hours per week, Flexible on days/times but must cover 10.50am to 1.35pmThis position is to cover maternity leaveTo start on 2nd November 2026 and to run through to June 2027 (approx.) Main PurposeTo provide an efficient and effective financial support service to the school ensuring the smooth running of the Finance Office. To liaise with all departments within the school on financial matters. To ensure that the school complies with statutory financial regulations.Accountabilities Provide an efficient and effective office support function for the academy and trust as required. Taking independent and pro-active action where appropriate to resolve administrative matters. Provide administrative support including word processing, filing, arranging photocopying and collating of resources To update and maintain the data collection systems and run reports as requiredTo provide support as required to coordinate the cover information system on a daily basis including the liaison with staff to relation to daily cover matters.To support the operations manager in maintaining school records such as the school''s single central record, attendance database, SIMS records etc. To provide administrative support to the academy SLT and operations manager in relation to recruitment processes and safeguarding matters. to provide cover and support for the school reception, taking clear telephone messages, welcoming visitors and booking them ..... full job details .....