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Deadline Date: 09th August 2026

As a Purchasing & Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for providing crucial support to the Finance Department and the wider School. You will support the Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the school and you will play a key role in facilitating smooth financial processes within the school.

This is a full time, full year post, to commence at the beginning of the new academic year, 1st September 2026.

The successful candidate must have experience using finance software, particularly purchase ledger and ordering systems. We require a high level of capability in the use of Microsoft Office software, particularly excel and word and Google sheets. It is essential that applicants can demonstrate a knowledge of financial systems and procedures and have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good numeracy skills. Accuracy is crucial for this role and we expect a high degree of attention to detail and neatness by the Purchasing and Finance administrator. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work both alone and as part of a team whilst taking responsibility for ensuring deadlines are met and prioritising your own workload.

In addition to this the following experience and skills would be highly desirable;

– Previous experience in the education or charitable sectors
– Budget management skills

For more details, please view the attached job description.

Please apply as soon as possible, the deadline for applications is 12 noon 9th August 2026. The school reserves the right to shortlist and recruit a candidate prior to the deadline date, which is why early submission of application forms is advisable. All applicants must use the application form provided on our website vacancy page. We cannot accept applications in any other format. Please also submit a covering letter addressed to the Finance Manager explaining why the candidate and post are mutually suited. Applications should be submitted to: finance@yarmschool.org

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