Education Finance Administrator – Admin & Clerical – #OR100621

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Finance Administrator to join a local authority team in Merthyr Tydfil, supporting the delivery of key financial and administrative functions across education services.

Working in direct support of the LMS & Resources Manager, you will play a central role in keeping essential school-funding processes running smoothly. Your work will have a tangible impact on pupils and families, ensuring that grant schemes such as School Uniform and School Milk are administered accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:
– Administering School Uniform and School Milk grant claims
– Managing and reconciling school meals accounts and income
– Processing invoices for both debtors and creditors, and raising purchase orders
– Handling general telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance or administrative role, preferably within an education or local authority setting. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office is beneficial, with a particular emphasis on Excel for reconciliation and data tasks. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

This is a temporary assignment based at Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, paying between £13.69 and £17.73 per hour. The role is sourced via the Prism portal.

If you have a solid background in finance administration and are available to start from 11 May 2026, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch today to express your interest.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.