Finance and Administration Officer

**Lancaster University School of Mathematics**

**Finance and Administration Officer**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual, with a keen eye for accuracy, and a proactive approach to their work. You will enjoy taking initiative, seeking out opportunities to improve processes, and supporting the team achieve its goals.

LUSoM is a specialist sixth form college delivering STEM related A-Levels to high performing school leavers across Lancashire. The school currently employs eight teaching staff, a science technician, a business administrator and an Estates and Operations manager. There are service level agreements in place with their sister college Cardinal Newman to cover additional services such as networks and HR.

The Finance department produce timely, useful and accurate financial reports and robust financial plans. You will play a key role in the production of these reports and be responsible for ensuring the financial records and controls are accurate and robust. We are keen that you build on the strengths of an effective team and seeking an opportunity to add value.

Additionally, you will be working closely with the administration team in supporting the everyday functions of school operations. This includes scheduling facilities maintenance, coordinating with contractors and keeping accurate maintenance compliance records.

**The Role**

Main Duties and Responsibilities below:

- Control the Accounts Payable ledger including scheduling supplier payments.
- Manage Online Payments.
- Manage supplier data and oversee the Purchase Order process.
- Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.
- Oversee funding reconciliation process.
- Support procurement processes, including raising purchase orders, assisting with contract reviews, and managing the approved contractor database in line with safeguarding policies.
- Work collaboratively with the wider administration team, including supporting outreach activity rotas outside of college hours.

Lancaster University is a wonderful place to work, and this is this is an exciting opportunity for an individual to take up a Finance and Administration role at one of eight Maths Schools in England.

You should instil the ethos, values, attitudes, behaviours constituent with the mission and principles of the school, ensuring a visible presence around the school, acting as a role model to all. You should have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people.

**Terms and Conditions**

**Salary**: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 13 to 16 pro rata to £27,747 to £30,288 per annum (actual salary £16,648.20 to £18,172.80 per annum).

Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

- Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
- Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
- A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
- Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
- Free use of the on-site gym.
- Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
- Flu Vouchers.
- Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

**Further Information**

If you require further details please call 01772 460181.