School Finance Lead — Budget, Payroll & Compliance

Reed; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Slough is seeking a Senior Finance Officer (School) to provide accurate financial support to the Trust. The role focuses on budgeting, accounting controls, and ensuring value for money within school funds.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Finance and Financial Controller, manage supplier invoices, payroll elements, and year-end processes while safeguarding confidential information and maintaining robust financial records in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant status or full AAT qualification or relevant experience (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience working in Accounts within a school (ESSENTIAL)
• Educated to at least A-levels
• Experience using SAGE 200 and other ledger packages
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to plan own work to meet deadlines
• Proficient IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Enhanced DBS clearance required if successful

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Finance and Financial Controller in budget monitoring and procurement processes.
• Assist the Senior Management Team during year-end accounts and annual budget setting.
• Match income against expenditure and monitor contracts payroll elements.
• Maintain contracts register and oversee payroll monitoring.
• Lead budget monitoring for Special Education Needs and manage supplier invoices.
• Provide operational support to the finance team as needed.

Skills

Accountancy qualifications / relevant

School accounts experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Excel / Word / PowerPoint

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

SAGE 200

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Reed in Slough is seeking a Senior Finance Officer (School) to provide accurate financial support to the Trust. The role focuses on budgeting, accounting controls, and ensuring value for money within school funds.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Finance and Financial Controller, manage supplier invoices, payroll elements, and year-end processes while safeguarding confidential information and maintaining robust financial records in a busy school environment.