Aspris · 18 hours ago
Senior Administrator
Somerset, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAspris is a specialist education service dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties. The Senior Administrator will lead the administration operations within the school, managing the administration team and ensuring smooth business functions including payroll, finance, HR, and referrals.
Education
Responsibilities
Line manage the administration team (2) to ensure administrative tasks are completed as instructed, to deadline and to a high standard
Ensure the effective operation of administrative processes and procedures, recognising the importance of enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation
Assist in the development and maintenance of specific administrative processes / systems, for example effective record keeping and filing systems
Liaise and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including site-based staff and wider central services functions (Finance, HR, Recruitment)
Take a lead role in the recruitment of new employees by providing administrative support to managers, undertaking a range of pre-employment checks, and ensuring recruitment is legal, safe and meets regulatory standards
Oversee financial and accounting administration - invoices, processing of petty cash, checking transactions and undertaking reconciliation in line with academy financial procedures
Processing local payroll, ensuring systems are updated in an accurate and timely manner
Liaise with external stakeholders including parents/carers, local authorities to arrange visits, meetings to support the referrals and admissions process
Facilitate and co-ordinate the organisation of the new pupil admission and transition process including new starter pack and new pupil orientation
Work alongside and support the Regional Business Manager with the day-to-day administration queries
Qualification
Required
Experience working in a school setting desirable
Line manage the administration team (2) to ensure administrative tasks are completed as instructed, to deadline and to a high standard
Ensure the effective operation of administrative processes and procedures, recognising the importance of enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation
Assist in the development and maintenance of specific administrative processes / systems, for example effective record keeping and filing systems
Liaise and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including site-based staff and wider central services functions (Finance, HR, Recruitment)
Take a lead role in the recruitment of new employees by providing administrative support to managers, undertaking a range of pre-employment checks, and ensuring recruitment is legal, safe and meets regulatory standards
Oversee financial and accounting administration - invoices, processing of petty cash, checking transactions and undertaking reconciliation in line with academy financial procedures
Processing local payroll, ensuring systems are updated in an accurate and timely manner
Liaise with external stakeholders including parents/carers, local authorities to arrange visits, meetings to support the referrals and admissions process
Facilitate and co-ordinate the organisation of the new pupil admission and transition process including new starter pack and new pupil orientation
Work alongside and support the Regional Business Manager with the day-to-day administration queries
Has some experience of leading teams and is confident taking a lead role in regard to specific processes / pieces of work with appropriate support if required
At all times will work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the school
Has proven experience in multitasking and who is highly skilled and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel & Word
Has excellent time management and prioritisation skills in order to manage a varied and busy workload to meet deadlines
Have experience of overseeing payroll and other human resource / employee relations functions
Demonstrate flexibility and resilience to respond to the changing needs of those who we support
Have a strong 'can do' attitude
Benefits
Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
Blue Light discount card
Comprehensive induction
Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
Wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme and more!
Company
Aspris
Aspris' unique educational programs help autistic students engage in learning and succeed academically.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-29
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