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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.
Your responsibilities include:
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
This role requires someone with strong organisational ability, high accuracy, and confidence in handling financial procedures in a busy environment.
School Information
This Reading school is known for:
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?
Suitable for:
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.