Job Description

Bookkeeper (part-time) - Small Independent School, Llandaff North, Cardiff

Location

: Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff

Hours

: 15 hours per week, term-time plus additional weeks, flexible working arrangements available

Pay

: 15.40 per hour (self-employed or PAYE)

To start:

17 November 2025 or asap after

Online application form at:

cardiffsteiner.schoolrecruiter.com/jobseekers/job/finance-officer-1515842

Cardiff Steiner School

are looking for an experienced and reliable

Bookkeeper

to join our

small, friendly team

at our independent school in Llandaff North, Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a

creative and supportive environment

, helping to keep our school finances running smoothly while making a real difference to the school community.

The role offers flexible working arrangements

, including term-time plus additional weeks, with hours that can be adapted around school runs, childcare, other jobs, or personal commitments.

You'll work closely with the

School Business Manager

to maintain accurate financial records and support the smooth operation of the school's finances. Key responsibilities include:

Managing the school's

accounts and financial records

using Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Handling

accounts receivable and payable

, including tuition fees, supplier invoices, reconciliations, and petty cash. Supporting payroll processing and liaising with our payroll bureau. Assisting with

VAT and financial reporting

, including management summaries and information for inspections and board reporting. Maintaining well-organised financial records and supporting procurement, contracts, and financial policies. Liaising professionally with parents, suppliers, accountants, and other external advisors.

Why Join Us

Be part of a

warm, friendly, and creative school community

Work in a

small, supportive team

Flexible hours

- ideal for fitting around school runs, childcare, other jobs, or personal commitments

About You

Proven experience as a Bookkeeper,

ideally within a small or medium-sized organisation or business Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of bookkeeping

independently

, including reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting Strong working knowledge of

bookkeeping principles, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations

Proficiency in

Sage Accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Highly

accurate, organised, and trustworthy

About Us

Cardiff Steiner School is an independent Steiner Waldorf school for age 3 to 19. We offer an inspiring and creative education based on the needs of the whole child. Our distinctive, international curriculum offers a rich, rounded education, balancing cognitive and emotional intelligence with physical activity, with each subject integrating academic work with fine and practical arts. Our students are immersed in experiential learning, surrounded by a warm community, inspiring them to embrace school and become lifelong learners.

We are a small school by design, with a highly-dedicated staff team, supportive families and a strong community spirit. As a pioneering bunch we have an irrepressible spirit and enjoy rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys that a small School brings.

Our staff are at the heart of our success and we have a strong culture of collaboration where staff are valued and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated.

We are a Waldorf UK Member School and are fully independent.

How to Apply

Please feel very welcome to contact us to discuss the post on (029) 2056 7986.

Please take a look at the and Person Specification

and complete our online application form at:

https://cardiffsteiner.schoolrecruiter.com/jobseekers/job/finance-officer-1515842

The recruitment process will involve an interview.

Come and Visit Us

If you are thinking about applying, but would like to find out more about us first, you are warmly invited to come and visit us. We'd love to meet you. Just contact us to arrange a time on (029) 2056 7986.

Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.40 per hour

Application question(s):

Have you got proven experience as a Bookkeeper? Have you got a working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations? Have you got a proficiency in Sage Accounting software and Microsoft Excel?
Work Location: In person