Business Manager – Nursery

Location: South West London

Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite, with potential for 2 days working from home

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Business Manager to join a well-established private nursery in South West London.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong financial management, bookkeeping, HR and administrative experience within a nursery or primary school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the nursery’s financial and business operations, ensuring effective management of budgets, payroll, HR processes and day-to-day administration.

You will work closely with senior management, supporting the smooth running of the nursery and helping maintain high standards across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee bookkeeping, income and expenditure, invoices and financial records.
• Monitor budgets and support effective financial planning.
• Manage and support payroll processes.
• Oversee HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding and staff records.
• Manage general administrative duties and business systems.
• Oversee Early Years funding and related financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Support operational planning and improvements across the nursery.

Essential Requirements

• At least one year’s proven financial management or bookkeeping experience within a nursery or primary school.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting and bookkeeping.
• Experience in HR, payroll and general administration.
• Good understanding of nursery or school business operations.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding.

Experience using Xero, Famly or Blossom would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£33,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards relevant tuition and examination fees.
• Childcare discounts for eligible employees.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Excellent transport links.

Company Culture

You will be joining a welcoming, supportive and collaborative nursery environment that values teamwork, professionalism and high-quality childcare. The nursery is committed to creating a positive working environment for employees, children and families, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Safeguarding and Right to Work

The successful candidate must undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and complete all relevant pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.