Finance Administrator - Payroll and Accounts Payable

Overview

Dollar Academy is seeking to recruit a Finance Administrator - Payroll & Accounts Payable. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this key role supports the Finance function through ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll, supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments. The postholder will contribute to the smooth operation of payroll administration and the purchase ledger, maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external suppliers, ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Process payroll, supplier invoices, credit notes and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain payroll administration and the purchase ledger to support day-to-day finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and external suppliers.
• Assist with data entry, reconciliations and month-end activities as required.

Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1,300 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values. A belief in developing the whole person is central to the Dollar ethos.

We were named Education Insider s Top Private School in Europe 2025 and the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2024.

The Academy is very much at the heart of the town – it is a major local employer and values highly its relationship with the wider community. The school itself is a friendly, supportive, hardworking and committed community of staff and pupils who enjoy cordial, professional and productive working relationships.

The school’s location is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the country, set against the Ochil Hills and the historic Castle Campbell, but within easy reach of the major towns of the Central Belt and just 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Dollar community is welcoming and vibrant. The whole school sits within a single, stunning 70-acre campus.

• Work Hard – Hard work leads to success, creativity and innovation. Our pupils and staff demonstrate a strong work ethic, with ambition and excellence being encouraged. We want everyone to strive to be the best they can.
• Get Involved – There is a very wide range of subjects and activities on offer at Dollar and teachers work hard to make lessons interesting. Involvement and participation in all aspects of school and community life build confidence and resilience, whilst also allowing our youngsters to try new things and develop their passion.
• Be Kind – ‘Kindness’ is no trite playground buzzword; it demands an even higher level of behavioural engagement than tolerance or respect. We believe in a positive and generous approach, in collaboration and cooperation, and in leadership that is about compassion and service.