School Bookkeeper

School Caretaker

Salary: MIGSG PAY SCALE

Job type: Part Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Apply by: 2 October 2026

Job overview

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is an independent all-girls secondary school for students aged 11–16, located on the Fielden Campus, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2PQ. West Didsbury is an affluent suburb of South Manchester, ideally situated with easy access to bus and tram routes into Manchester city centre. It is a vibrant area, offering a balance of cosmopolitan energy and a village-like atmosphere.

We are a relatively small school of approximately 270 students. Alongside our partner schools, KD Grammar School for Boys and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School, we form part of the highly successful Manchester Islamic Educational Trust, founded in 1991. We have been rated Outstanding in our last three Ofsted inspections.

Our mission is to prepare, engage, and enthuse our students by helping them identify their talents and build on their strengths. We offer a fully enriched SMSC programme, enabling students to demonstrate their skills beyond the classroom and develop into responsible adults who contribute positively to both their communities and the wider society. As a Muslim school, faith is at the heart of everything we do and is central to the school’s ethos.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to support the financial management of our school. The Bookkeeper will ensure accurate and efficient financial record-keeping, assist in preparing financial reports, and contribute to the smooth running of the school’s finance operations. This is a critical role within the finance team, requiring a high level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.

Applicant should demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
• A recognized qualification in bookkeeping or accounting (e.g., AAT Level 3 or AAT Level 2 or above, or a bookkeeping qualification, is preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar financial role, with a strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Numerical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial colleagues.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve discrepancies or financial issues efficiently.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for detailed information about the vacancy, the school and the benefits of working at MIGSG

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted regarding an interview within four weeks, your application will have been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier than advertised due to a high volume of applications.

We can only accept completed application forms, which can be through online TES apply or by emailing [email protected] to ask for MIGSG application pack.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement:

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks with previous employers.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for further information on safeguarding at MIGSG.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £25,459.00-£28,307.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester M20 2PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• general building maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
• caretaking: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person