School Finance Officer – Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded recruitment agency is seeking a School Finance Officer in Reading to ensure financial procedures are carried out effectively. The role involves financial administration, managing budgets, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, good IT capabilities, and a finance background. A positive work culture and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Finance Officer or strong numeracy skills.
• Proactive and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase ledger transactions.
• Support budget holders with financial updates and expenditure tracking.
• Prepare reports for senior leaders and governors.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good IT capability, especially Excel

Fiscal Management

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Education

Graduates with business finance or accounting backgrounds

Tools

Accounting Software

QuickBooks

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic responsible and detail-driven individual with strong administrative and financial skills A high-performing secondary school in Reading is looking to appoint a dedicated School Finance Officer to join their Business Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys financial processes teamwork and supporting the smooth daily running of a busy school.

The Role

In this central role you will ensure that financial procedures are carried out efficiently accurately and in full compliance with school and trust policies. You will work alongside the School Business Manager and a friendly collaborative administration team.

Responsibilities

• Processing all purchase ledger transactions
• Supporting budget holders with financial updates and expenditure tracking
• Reconciling accounts managing petty cash and recording school income
• Preparing reports for senior leaders and governors
• Handling financial administration for school trips events and curriculum activities
• Supporting payroll verification and staff expense processes
• Managing supplier queries statements and contract documentation
• Maintaining audit-ready records and supporting internal audits
• Assisting with financial compliance linked to DfE and local authority guidelines

School Information

• Excellent leadership and clear operational systems
• A professional efficient and well-structured administrative environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Strong communication within the staff body
• A positive supportive and friendly workplace culture

Who Should Apply

• Experienced School Finance Officers
• Finance Assistants or administrators with strong numeracy
• Professionals from corporate finance or charity finance seeking a school role
• Graduates with business finance or accounting backgrounds

Candidates will need

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT capability especially Excel
• A proactive and reliable work ethic

Salary

Term-time only; competitive based on experience.

Application

Please apply with your CV at your earliest convenience.

Key Skills

• Loan Processing
• Fiscal Management
• Accounting Software
• Financial Services
• Financial Concepts
• Financial Report Writing
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Financial Management

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1