Senior Finance Officer

Hays Business Support • Permanent • Slough, Slough, England, United Kingdom • £35k - £43k / year • 1d ago

Senior Finance OfficerSlough | £35,000 - £43,000 | Enhanced Pension | Full-Time | Office-BasedWe are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a well-established and growing educational organisation in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with previous education sector experience to play a key role in supporting financial operations, budget management, and strategic decision-making.Working closely with senior finance leaders, you will help ensure the effective management of financial systems, processes, and controls while supporting the wider organisation in achieving value for money and maintaining high financial standards.Key Responsibilities

Support senior finance leaders with budget monitoring and financial reporting
Assist with annual budget setting and year-end accounts processes
Monitor expenditure and income, ensuring accurate financial controls are maintained
Maintain and oversee the contracts register
Support payroll monitoring activities
Provide financial support for Special Educational Needs (SEN) budget monitoring
Process supplier invoices and support accounts payable activities
Assist with procurement processes and value-for-money initiatives
Support the day-to-day operations of the finance function
Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous finance experience within a school, academy trust, or educational environment
Full or part-qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), or be fully qualified AAT
Experience using Sage 200 and other financial ledger systems
Strong budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Advanced IT skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Experience handling confidential information professionally and sensitively

What's on Offer?

Salary of £35,000 - £43,000
Enhanced pension scheme
Stable, rewarding role within the education sector
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence financial decision-making
Supportive team environment
Free parking and excellent local transport links

Additional InformationThis role is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.Please note: Previous finance experience within a school or educational setting is essential for this position.Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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