At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance financial systems and prepare accurate management reports for schools.
- Company: Join a supportive Multi-Academy Trust in Slough with a focus on education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, private health insurance, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent professional development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education finance while developing your career in a growing trust.
- Qualifications: Strong finance experience and relevant qualifications like AAT or HND required.
The predicted salary is between 36508 - 47238 £ per year.
Aston Education is looking for a permanent full-time Financial Systems and Reporting Officer for a Multi-Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools in Slough in Berkshire, to start as soon as possible.
This role is based on-site, but working from home 1 day a week can be discussed.
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (high employer contribution)
- At least 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Membership to private health insurance
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Free parking
- Passionate central team and Headteachers
Main Responsibilities:
- To review, improve and maintain the financial systems and processes of the Trust's overall financial function
- To prepare monthly management account reports with accuracy using FMS and IMP budget planning tool
- To keep budget planning systems updated and reflecting current scenarios in schools
- To liaise with schools on overspends/underspends/latest estimates of spending to update forecast
- To be able to work at any school or business of the Trust as the need arises
Experience, Qualifications and Skills Required:
- You have strong schools finance experience
- Degree level/NVQ4 financial or management qualification e.g. HND in Business Administration, Accountancy Qualification etc.
- Accountancy Qualification AAT or working towards
- Proficient in financial management systems
- Systems knowledge of IMP Budget Planning would be an advantage
This is a growing multi-academy trust with all schools Ofsted Good or Outstanding.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal conversation and to apply for this Financial Systems and Reporting Officer job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Financial Systems and Reporting Officer employer: Aston Education Ltd
Aston Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture within a growing Multi-Academy Trust in Slough, Berkshire. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous holiday allowances, and a high employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The passionate central team and Headteachers foster an environment where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of students.
