Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A well-run secondary school in Slough is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to support financial operations from January 2026. Responsibilities include budgeting, processing invoices and orders, assisting with payroll, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates should have previous finance experience, strong numerical and organisational skills, and a high level of confidentiality. The school offers a supportive leadership structure and a stable finance team, making it an excellent opportunity for a career in educational finance.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organised individual required for finance support.
• Strong numerical skills for accurate financial record maintenance.
• High level of confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting for the school’s financial operations.
• Process invoices and orders efficiently.
• Assist with payroll and perform reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records in a school environment.

Skills

Previous finance or accounts experience

Strong numerical and organisational skills

Experience using finance systems

High level of accuracy and confidentiality

Job description

This Secondary School is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Officer to support financial operations from January 2026.

Finance Officer required from January 2026.

Well-run secondary school in Slough with strong financial management systems.

You will support budgeting, process invoices and orders, assist with payroll and reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records. The role works closely with the School Business Manager and senior leaders.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounts experience
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• Experience using finance systems (school-based desirable)
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality

School Information

The school offers a stable finance team, clear procedures, and a supportive leadership structure.

Salary

Paid to local authority support staff scale (experience dependent)

Application

Early applications are warmly encouraged. Please send your CV as soon as possible.