At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily finance operations, including budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Company: A respected academy in Slough, part of a successful multi-academy trust.
- Benefits: Professional development, modern facilities, and strong work-life balance policies.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications within the trust.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in a high-achieving school.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, strong numerical skills, and knowledge of financial systems.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Looking for a well-structured, high-performing school in Slough with a professional, forward-thinking finance team? A respected academy in Slough, part of a successful multi-academy trust, is seeking a meticulous, proactive, and organised Finance Officer to join its expanding operations team.
The school is recruiting for a January 2026 start. This high-achieving school is known for:
- excellent financial governance,
- strong leadership and strategic planning,
- a culture that values professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency across all support functions.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the finance department, including purchase ledger, invoicing, reconciliations, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and liaison with trust finance teams.
The academy is committed to excellence both academically and operationally. The finance team offers:
- a structured, well-organised working environment,
- established procedures and high standards of accuracy,
- excellent communication links with the trust’s central finance office,
- modern administrative tools and financial software (e.g., PS Financials, SIMS/Arbor experience desirable).
Parents appreciate the school’s strong management and stability, supporting a high-quality learning environment. Staff describe the workplace as professional, collaborative, and supportive, with opportunities to develop further qualifications.
Benefits include:
- Professional development and finance training,
- Opportunities to progress within the trust,
- Modern office facilities,
- Supportive SLT and operational leaders,
- Strong wellbeing and work–life balance policies.
Location: Slough
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
Experience & Requirements:
- Experience in school finance or similar accounting/administrative roles,
- Strong numerical and organisational skills,
- Knowledge of financial systems and reconciliation processes,
- AAT qualification (desirable but not essential),
- Right to work in the UK.
If you are a detail-focused Finance Officer looking for a rewarding post within a well-organised school environment, please submit your CV.
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