Finance Manager (Part-time) job at Newcastle upon Tyne Full Time NEW

Part Time Finance Manager

We are looking to appoint a part time Finance Manager at our thriving independent preparatory school for girls and boys aged 3-11. We are situated in the heart of Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, close to public transport links, and seek to complement our highly committed, friendly and passionate team.

The role of the Finance Manager is to assist the Bursar in the financial management and operational running of the support functions of the school. This will include the preparation of termly management accounts, budget monitoring, payroll, VAT return, plus other financial analysis as requested by the Bursar. The right person for this role will have an excellent understanding of financial management, supported by professional accounting qualifications.

The Administrative team consists of the Bursar, the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant, the Office Manager and the Office Assistant. This is a tight knit team which supports each other to ensure the smooth running of the school, meaning that at busy times, the whole administrative team will be expected to offer help and support.

The school operates Engage and SAGE Accounts as its MIS and accounting systems, alongside SAGE payroll.

The salary will be dependent upon experience. We offer free school lunch and refreshments during term time, a private pension, a very generous holiday entitlement, a generous discount on school fees, free annual flu jab, Cycle 2 Work scheme, corporate Metro pass scheme and professional development opportunities.

Salary: £33,500-£44,335 (FTE) Dependent upon experience

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Monday-Friday term time: 18 hours per week Monday -Friday non term time.

Contract type: Part Time; Permanent

Holidays: 23 days to be taken during school holidays, inclusive of 5 days compulsory holiday at Christmas, plus Public Holidays.

Reporting to: Bursar

Expected start date: August/September 2026

This role will involve contact with, and responsibility for, children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’

A detailed job description, person specification and application form are available to download from the school website below.

www.newcastleprepschool.org.uk/our-people/job-vacancies/

PLEASE NOTE THAT CV’S AND APPLICATION VIA THE INDEED PORTAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application deadline: 4.00pm on 8th June 2026.

Shortlisting: 10th-12th June 2026

Interviews: 23rd May 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Newcastle Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,500.00-£44,335.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person