Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5c6f8af3-26ec-4395-99d9-1c32760f7305 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will have proven experience in finance.
You will need to: be methodical and organised; have great attention to detail; able to use your own initiative and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. An accounting qualification would be advantageous as would experience of SIMS/FMS but not essential as full training will be given.
Your main duties will include:
• Processing orders
• Invoicing Income
• Preparing bacs runs
• Asset Management
• Banking and bank reconciliations
• Budget preparations
• Risk assessments.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to reach their full potential and provide a variety of training and development opportunities. You will be joining a team of experienced people dedicated to helping our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone willing to learn and take the role to the next level and become an integral part of our school. This role may suit a finance officer or similar currently in post in a school looking for more hours. We would also consider a proportion of the role being completed remotely.
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
You will have proven experience in finance.
You will need to: be methodical and organised; have great attention to detail; able to use your own initiative and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. An accounting qualification would be advantageous as would experience of SIMS/FMS but not essential as full training will be given.
Your main duties will include:
• Processing orders
• Invoicing Income
• Preparing bacs runs
• Asset Management
• Banking and bank reconciliations
• Budget preparations
• Risk assessments.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to reach their full potential and provide a variety of training and development opportunities. You will be joining a team of experienced people dedicated to helping our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone willing to learn and take the role to the next level and become an integral part of our school. This role may suit a finance officer or similar currently in post in a school looking for more hours. We would also consider a proportion of the role being completed remotely.
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.