Finance Assistant

The Park Federation Academy Trust; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

26 days holiday + BH

Enhanced sick pay

Special leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Training & qualifications

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Park Federation Academy Trust is seeking a Finance Assistant (part-time) at the Central Trust Office in Slough. The role focuses on procurement and accounts payable, with responsibilities including raising purchase orders and processing invoices. The post is 25 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), and fixed-term until 31 December 2026.

Salary ranges from £16,186 to £17,214, with a Grade 4 band. The Trust offers a competitive benefits package and an opportunity to develop within a

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have prior administration experience and be proficient in MS applications.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous.
• A Level 2 finance qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders and processing purchase invoices.
• Support budget holders with financial issues and maintaining accuracy in accounts payable.

Skills

Administration experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Level 2 finance qualification

Tools

MS Office / Office 365

Job description

Finance Assistant (part-time)

Location: Central Trust Office - James Elliman Academy, Slough

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working weeks: term time only - 38 weeks

Salary: £16,186 - £17,214

Grade: 4

Contract: Fixed Term - End Date 31st December 2026

The Park Federation Academy Trust is a community-focused Multi-Academy Trust, comprising of ten academies across Hillingdon and Slough, supporting 6,000 pupils and employing over 850 staff.

The Central Trust team are looking for an experienced Finance administrator who can communicate at all levels and have a very keen eye for detail.

The primary focus of the role is procurement and accounts payable

• Raising purchase orders
• Processing purchase invoices
• Supporting budget holders with financial issues

What we offer

The Trust offers a family friendly work environment that promotes growth and development whilst working alongside a highly versed HR and management team.

Our benefits include:

• A highly competitive pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of 18.2%;
• A highly competitive holiday entitlement, starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, that increases with service;
• Enhanced sick pay, with up 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay;
• Additional paid special leave;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay;
• Opportunities to attend various training programs and obtain qualifications;
• An employee assistance program.

The ideal candidate will have prior Administration experience and be proficient in MS applications. Previous exposure to the Education sector and a level 2 finance qualification would be advantageous.

INTERVIEW DATE

As and when we receive successful applications

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.