Finance Officer

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected academy in Slough is seeking a Finance Officer to join its professional finance team. Starting in January 2026, this role encompasses support for the finance department, including purchase ledger, invoicing, and budget monitoring. Candidates should possess strong numerical and organisational skills with knowledge of financial systems. The academy offers a structured environment and values accuracy and efficiency, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the trust.

Benefits

Professional development and finance training

Opportunities to progress within the trust

Modern office facilities

Strong wellbeing and work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in school finance or similar accounting/administrative roles.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the finance department.
• Manage purchase ledger, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Monitor budgets and financial reporting.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of financial systems

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

PS Financials

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

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

Parents appreciate the school’s 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 work‑life 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.