Job Description

Finance Administrator

(12 month temporary contract, with potential to become permanent)

About Rydal Penrhos School:

Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay, North Wales is a prestigious school dedicated to providing exceptional education and opportunities for its students. As a registered charity, our mission is to foster growth, innovation, and excellence in education, enriching the lives of our pupils and the wider community.

Rydal Penrhos School is seeking a passionate and dedicated

Finance Administrator

to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small and friendly team which provides vital support to the school accounts payable and receivable function.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and reconcile supplier invoices / ledgers.

Checking purchase sign off and reconciling and allocating to Purchase Orders.

Process and reconcile credit card statements / expense claims.

Manage creditors ledger.

Complete daily / monthly bank reconciliation for several bank accounts.

Maintaining company bank records and transactions.

Support with raising customer invoices and the billing processes.

Support with dealing customer queries.

Support with debt chasing and management.

Finance administrative tasks such as correspondence, filing and printing.

Support with other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Proven and successful background in bookkeeping /accounts.

Knowledge of financial systems (desirable).

IT literacy including Excel.

High level of honesty and integrity.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

An excellent team player, with the ability to work autonomously.

Ability to work quickly and accurately.

Professional, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Possess a positive and proactive outlook and the interpersonal skills to thrive in a busy and diverse environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package. Opportunity for professional development and training. Work within a prestigious and nurturing school community. Access to excellent facilities and resources.

Hours:

20 hours per week. Flexibility on hours and days worked.

Closing Date for applications:

25 July 2025

To Apply:

Please submit your CV with covering letter to hr@rydalpenrhos.com

Join Rydal Penrhos School in shaping the future of young learners in a caring, stimulating environment!

Rydal Penrhos School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Rydal Penrhos School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, satisfactory references and Social Media check.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 14,000.00-14,300.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected start date: 18/08/2025