Finance Officer

Post: Finance Officer Required: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time (192 days) only plus 2 weeks Hours during school holiday periods to be agreed in line with operational needs. Salary Range: £26,403 – 28,142 plus £1,539 SEN Allowance per annum (actual £23,292 - £24,826 plus £1,357 SEN Allowance per annum) Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill. We can offer: Local Government Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme Blue Light Card Free onsite parking Wellbeing support Family friendly policies Access to employee discount and lifestyle rewards scheme tailored for public sector workers providing exclusive deals and savings on retail shopping, holidays, motoring and leisure activities Opportunity to work with a team of professionals across the Trust Continuous professional development and learning opportunities We are seeking a Finance Officer who will provide financial support to the school to facilitate the efficient and effective use of the school’s budget and school resources. You will: Manage the Accounts Payable process Liaise with budget holders to place and process orders and invoices Produce reports for budget holders Maintain and reconcile petty cash records Support the Finance Manager with budget preparation and forecasting Process free schools meals and eligibility checks Prepare and process local authority funding invoices and credit notes in accordance with agreed procedures Work in line with established financial procedures and play an integral part of the efficient and secure administration of the school’s finances on a day to day basis You will hold a financial qualification (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent by experience and will id