Finance Officer | Slough | High-Achieving Academy Trust School

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.

Job Overview

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 School

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 trusts central finance office
• modern administrative tools and financial software (e.g. PS Financials SIMS/Arbor experience desirable)

Parents appreciate the schools 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 worklife 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

Application
If you are a detail-focused Finance Officer looking for a rewarding post within a well-organised school environment please submit your CV.