Key Responsibilities: Administration: Manage office correspondence including emails, phone calls, and letters. Maintain filing systems (electronic and paper-based). Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Assist in preparing reports, documents, and presentations. Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary. Support HR tasks such as maintaining employee records and processing leave requests. Accounts/Finance: Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims. Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable. Assist in preparing monthly bank reconciliations. Support payroll preparation and related record keeping. Prepare financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Assist with VAT returns and other statutory requirements. Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and vendors when required. Skills & Requirements: Proven experience in administration and/or accounts support roles. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) is desirable. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Team player with a proactive and flexible approach. Qualifications: A minimum of GCSEs/A-Levels (or equivalent); a diploma/degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred. AAT qualification (or working towards) will be an advantage.
Cleaning Services Contract Provision of daily and periodic cleaning services for Colebourne Primary School (B23 5AX) and Beaufort Primary School (B20 2HL). Services include classrooms, toilets, staff areas, kitchens/dining halls, reception areas, corridors, and halls. The contract includes: • Two school sites (each with ~14–15 classrooms, multiple toilet blocks, offices, kitchen/dining, halls, and corridors), • Core tasks: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitising surfaces, toilet cleaning, emptying bins, replenishing consumables, and periodic deep cleaning, • TUPE may apply to existing cleaning staff; 2 site support staff may be integrated via pass-through arrangement, • Quality monitoring, supervision, and regular performance reporting required, • Contract term with annual extensions based on performance.