Finance Assistant

The Park Federation Academy Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 18.2%

Holiday 26 days + bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Special leave

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

The Park Federation Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to manage procurement and accounts payable within a multi-academy environment in Slough. You will work with budget holders and colleagues across the trust, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of financial transactions.

Ideal candidates will have administration experience and be proficient in MS Office. A Level 2 finance qualification and education sector exposure would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and procurement is essential.
• Exposure to accounts payable and financial processes is preferred.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 2 finance qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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

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.

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 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