Finance Officer

Reed; Slough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Finance Assistant to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. This role reports to Finance Managers and the Head of Finance and supports day-to-day processing.

You will handle accounts payable, purchase orders, VAT accounting, supplier reconciliations, and timely payments, with 20-25 hours per week during school term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial and administrative operations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using financial software.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to maintain finances effectively, up-to-date, and accurately.
• Coordinate and complete administrative processes relating to orders, invoices, payments, income, and the receipt and distribution of goods and services.
• Manage the processing of all purchase orders from requisitions accurately and in accordance with agreed authorisation procedures and timescales.
• Proactively manage the timely delivery of goods in line with operational requirements.
• Process purchase invoices, enter them onto the finance system, and ensure accurate VAT accounting.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and request copy invoices where required.
• Work with Finance Managers to produce timely payment runs and ensure all required authorisations are obtained prior to payment in accordance with finance policies.
• Investigate and resolve queries by liaising with suppliers, contractors, and external organisations.
• Assist in maintaining a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage and process all income, including cash and cheque receipts, ensuring the safe handling of funds and accurate reconciliation of transactions.

Skills

Financial operations

Administrative operations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Financial software

Job description

• Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
• Contract Duration: 1st September 2026 - 16th July 2027
• Working Hours: 20-25 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM). School term time only.
• Start Date: Week of 1st September 2026 (potentially earlier if required)

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. This role involves reporting to and working closely with Finance Managers and the Head of Finance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Responsible for the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to maintain finances effectively, up-to-date, and accurately.
• Coordinate and complete administrative processes relating to orders, invoices, payments, income, and the receipt and distribution of goods and services.
• Manage the processing of all purchase orders from requisitions accurately and in accordance with agreed authorisation procedures and timescales.
• Proactively manage the timely delivery of goods in line with operational requirements.
• Process purchase invoices, enter them onto the finance system, and ensure accurate VAT accounting.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and request copy invoices where required.
• Work with Finance Managers to produce timely payment runs and ensure all required authorisations are obtained prior to payment in accordance with finance policies.
• Investigate and resolve queries by liaising with suppliers, contractors, and external organisations.
• Assist in maintaining a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
• Manage and process all income, including cash and cheque receipts, ensuring the safe handling of funds and accurate reconciliation of transactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in financial and administrative operations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using financial software.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.