Financial Systems and Reporting Officer

Job: Financial Systems and Reporting Officer

School: Multi-Academy Trust, Slough, Berkshire

Start date: July/August 2026

Annual Salary:£36,508 - £47,238

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours a week, full year (52 weeks) - part-time option maybe considered for the right candidate

Reporting to: Finance Director

Aston Education is looking for a permanent full-time Financial Systems and Reporting Officer for a Multi-Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools in Slough in Berkshire, to start as soon as possible.

This role is based on-site, but working from home 1 day a week can be discussed.

Benefits:

Local Government Pension Scheme (high employer contribution)
At least 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Membership to private health insurance
Excellent professional development opportunities
Free parking
Passionate central team and Headteachers

As a Financial Systems and Reporting Officer, your main responsibilities are:

To review, improve and maintain the financial systems and processes of the Trust's overall financial function
To prepare monthly management account reports with accuracy using FMS and IMP budget planning tool
To keep budget planning systems updated and reflecting current scenarios in schools
To liaise with schools on overspends/underspends/latest estimates of spending to update forecast
To be able to work at any school or business of the Trust as the need arises

Experience, qualifications and skills required:

You have strong schools finance experience

Degree level/NVQ4 financial or management qualification e.g. HND in Business Administration, Accountancy Qualification etc.
Accountancy Qualification AAT or working towards
Proficient in financial management systems - systems knowledge of IMP Budget Planning would be an advantage

This is a growing multi-academy trust with all schools Ofsted Good or Outstanding.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal conversation and to apply for this Financial Systems and Reporting Officer job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check