Administration and Finance Manager- Woodlands Extra Nursery and Before and After School Club

Administration and Finance Manager – Woodlands Extra Nursery & Before & After School Club

Woodlands Extra, a well‑established Ofsted Outstanding nursery, and our Before & After School Club are seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail‑focused Administration and Finance Manager to join our dedicated team.

Location &

Hours:

25 hours per week, primarily on‑site at Woodlands Extra, Wildwood, Stafford during term‑time (9:00 am‑2:30 pm, 30‑minute lunch break). During school holiday closures, the option to work remotely or on‑site is available.

Key Responsibilities: Support both the Nursery and the Out‑of‑School Club by managing essential administrative and financial tasks, including maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing invoicing and fee systems, coordinating payroll information, supporting compliance and safeguarding processes, and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of our office and administrative functions.

Essential

Skills & Experience:

• Strong administrative background with excellent organisational and digital skills.
• Experience in financial reporting, invoicing, reconciliations and monitoring debt.
• HR administration experience including staff records, training compliance and rota/absence tracking.
• Confident managing GDPR requirements and sensitive data securely.
• Ability to improve processes, streamline workflows and maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports for Trustees.
• Ability to work proactively, prioritise well and meet deadlines in a busy setting.

Desirable:

• Experience in Early Years, education or another regulated sector.
• Knowledge of Ofsted, EYFS compliance and safer recruitment standards.
• Experience using nursery or childcare management systems (e.g., INM).

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable, professional and discreet.
• Calm under pressure and solution‑focused.
• Committed to safeguarding, compliance and high‑quality service delivery.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business
• Industry: Human Resources Services

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 7th January 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 12th January 2026.

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact headteac or telephone 01785 337 320.