Finance Officer — Secondary Academy — Slough
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Job Summary
Looking for a dynamic and fast-paced finance role within a well-regarded secondary academy in Slough
A large 1118 academy with a strong reputation for operational excellence is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join its expanding business management team.
Role Overview
The school is recruiting for January 2026.
It is well-known for:
effective leadership and efficient administrative systems
strong safeguarding compliance and financial procedures
a supportive and collaborative workplace culture
and commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
This role is vital in ensuring the financial stability and smooth operation of the academy.
The Role
As a Finance Officer your responsibilities will include:
processing invoices purchase orders and payments
managing supplier relationships and resolving queries
supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting
maintaining accurate financial records and audit compliance
assisting with payroll submissions and month-end processes
ensuring adherence to trust-level finance policies and procedures.
The Department
You will join:
a friendly and experienced business operations team
a well-resourced finance office with modern systems
a school that invests in training and professional development.
Benefits include:
finance-specific CPD and qualifications support (AAT encouraged)
opportunities for internal progression across the trust
modern office facilities and a supportive leadership team
strong focus on staff wellbeing and worklife balance.
Location: Slough
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Support Staff / Trust Scale
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Fiscal Management
- Accounting Software
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
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