Job Description

VACANCY - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OFFICER

The Management Committee and Centre Manager are looking for a capable and dedicated individual to join our team in the role of Administration and Finance Officer.

Start date: ASAP

Pay: 13.00 per hour Hours: 20 per month

Responsible and accountable to: Centre Manager

Closing date: 3rd October 2025 - 6.00pm

Interview date: w.c. 13th October 2025

Pegasus Childcare Centre is a small, happy, friendly pre-school and nursery set in the beautiful village of Osgodby, adjacent to the village Primary School with which we have excellent links. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated Administration and Finance Officer to join us.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. The well-being of our staff is an important priority, therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children can learn and thrive.

Our successful candidate will be flexible and well organised , demonstrating excellent communication skills. You will be able to manage the setting's finances using the established QuickBooks software and Office 365.

Core Responsibilities of the Post

To provide high quality financial management through effective implementation of statutory frameworks, legislative guidance, recognised best practice and the annual business plan. Deliver and follow agreed child protection/safeguarding arrangements. This will include raising concerns with the Manager in the first instance and with committee members and partner agencies as appropriate. Support excellent working relationships with key partner agencies including Pegasus Childcare Centre Management Committee, Osgodby Primary School, EYE, Lincolnshire County Council, Charity Commission and Ofsted. Support and enhance the financial security of the Centre by working with the committee and centre manager to identify potential funding streams for training, seeking grants and making the relevant applications, as necessary. To assist the Manager in representing the interests of the Centre at local level. Work with the Centre Manager and Committee to maintain and implement contingencies of the Risk Register To provide the Committee with financial reports at all Committee meetings. (These may be held outside normal working hours and be in person or via Teams)
Please visit our website (details above) to access the full and an Application form. Should you have any questions or require further details, please contact Natasha Taylor Centre Manager, using the contact email address natasha.taylor@pegasuschildcare.co.uk or call 01673 828187

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Market Rasen LN8 3TA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Payroll: 1 year (required) QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Market Rasen LN8 3TA