Job Description

Job Title:

Business & Accounts Administrator

Location:

Kingsthorpe, Northampton (with occasional visits to Head Office in Rushden)

Hours:

Part-time - 8:00am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday (Full-time potential as the setting grows)

Salary:

Competitive - dependent on experience

Job Type:

Part-time (Permanent), with future full-time opportunity

About Us:

We are a well-established, high-quality day nursery located in Kingsthorpe, Northampton. Our mission is to provide exceptional early years education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As our setting continues to grow, we are seeking a proactive and organised Business & Accounts Administrator to support the nursery's daily operations.

About the Role:

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines customer service, HR support, administration, and basic financial processes. You will be the key administrative contact in the nursery, with responsibility for a range of important tasks. Full training will be provided on our nursery management software.

Key Responsibilities:Enquiries & Customer Service

Respond to incoming enquiries by phone and email Book and schedule nursery show rounds Follow up with prospective families

HR & Recruitment Support

Initiate and track DBS checks Arrange interviews and send offer letters Prepare induction paperwork and diarise induction meetings Manage onboarding and recruitment documentation Schedule staff supervision and appraisal dates; send monthly reminders to managers

Finance & Reporting

Collate and submit payroll hours each month Complete monthly dietary requirement charts Update monthly milk claim figures Check government funding codes and issue funding paperwork to parents Ensure all funding documentation is returned and uploaded correctly Update the local authority funding portal each term

Operational & Administrative Tasks

Order and manage stock of supplies Maintain accurate nursery records and databases Diarise key events, reviews and deadlines Provide general administrative support to the Operations Director

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

Excellent organisational and time management skills Confident user of Microsoft Outlook Attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload Trustworthy, with a commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding

Desirable:

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel Experience in a similar role (education/childcare preferred but not essential)

Benefits:

Competitive salary 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata) Uniform provided Subsidised childcare Bonuses and long-service rewards Full training and development opportunities Flexible working options considered

DBS Requirements:

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. The cost of 16 per year for the Update Service is payable by the employee.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief covering note explaining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,887.00-25,350.00 per year

Expected hours: 26.25 - 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Profit sharing
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/06/2025