Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (part-time)

Location: Central Trust Office - James Elliman Academy, Slough

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working weeks: term time only - 38 weeks

Salary: £16,186 - £17,214

Grade: 4

Contract: Fixed Term - End Date 31st December 2026

The Park Federation Academy Trust is a community-focused Multi-Academy Trust, comprising of ten academies across Hillingdon and Slough, supporting 6,000 pupils and employing over 850 staff.

The Central Trust team are looking for an experienced Finance administrator who can communicate at all levels and have a very keen eye for detail.

The primary focus of the role is procurement and accounts payable

Raising purchase orders

Processing purchase invoices

Supporting budget holders with financial issues

What we offer

The Trust offers a family friendly work environment that promotes growth and development whilst working alongside a highly versed HR and management team.

Our benefits include:

A highly competitive pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of 18.2%;

A highly competitive holiday entitlement, starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, that increases with service;

Enhanced sick pay, with up 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay;

Additional paid special leave;

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay;

Opportunities to attend various training programs and obtain qualifications;

An employee assistance program.

The ideal candidate will have prior Administration experience and be proficient in MS applications. Previous exposure to the Education sector and a level 2 finance qualification would be advantageous.

INTERVIEW DATE: As and when we receive successful applications

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.