Finance Officer – Well-Resourced School in Slough

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Slough Berkshire

School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Fringe Area local authority pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

A well-resourced secondary school and sixth form in Slough is seeking a precise reliable and experienced Finance Officer to join their business operations team this key role you will work alongside the Finance Manager and School Business Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations maintain accurate accounting records and ensure strict financial compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to contribute to the efficient financial management of a thriving educational community.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders supplier invoices sales ledger transactions and petty cash reconciliations.

• Manage day-to-day banking activities income collection and regular bank reconciliations using school finance systems (e.g. FMS PS Financials Civica).

• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets preparing monthly variance reports and processing end-of-month financial runs.

• Oversee online parent payment portals (e.g. ParentPay SchoolGateway) for trip payments catering and school resources.

• Support the audit process by maintaining clear audit trails and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procurement policies.

Key Requirements

• Relevant financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 3/4 or working towards) or equivalent practical finance experience.

• Proven accounting or finance experience ideally within a school academy trust or public sector setting.

• High proficiency in educational financial software (SIMS FMS PS Financials Sage or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong numerical accuracy organizational ability and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with budget holders suppliers and senior leadership.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern facilities and a supportive collaborative central office team.

• Structured professional development including support for further finance and accounting qualifications.

• Excellent transport links across Berkshire and West London (Fringe Area allowance included) with free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment and staff wellbeing packages.

Application

To apply for this Finance Officer role at a well-resourced school in Slough starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.