Purchasing and Finance Administrator

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.

Yarm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check.

The Friarage
Yarm, North Yorkshire
TS15 9EJ