We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our friendly and dedicated finance team. 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. 

Ideally, you will hold an accountancy qualification or have a strong background in financial management.  Experience of working in an educational environment would be an advantage but is not essential.  The successful person will report directly to the Head of Finance.

 As a Finance Officer, you will be a confident communicator and enjoy working collaboratively.  You will have excellent IT skills, good attention to detail, be proactive and used to working in a busy environment.

 The role includes:

• the accurate and efficient running of day-to-day financial processes and systems
• placing orders, processing invoices and dealing with adhoc finance queries
• ensuring that robust financial processes are followed, in line with the school’s Finance Policy and that ‘best value’ is obtained
• month end reconciliations and reports
• cash management
• management of trips finances and reconciliations
• supporting the Head of Finance with monthly budget monitoring and annual financial audits

Furze Platt is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school serving the children of Maidenhead.   At Furze Platt, 1500 students of all abilities develop the skills and qualities to enable them to excel in the future.  We are a highly ambitious, high-achieving and fully inclusive school in which our students are challenged and supported to achieve excellence. 

We offer a friendly and harmonious campus, and we support the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff.  Discounted membership is available for the use of a fully equipped and well-maintained on-site gym (and the local leisure centres) and we have free onsite parking. All staff have access to an Employee Advice Programme which offers information, resources and a counselling service.  We reward long service and encourage community spirit and staff involvement through various social events. Tea and freshly brewed coffee is available in the main staff room at break times with edible treats to help you through the week! 

 Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will consider applications from candidates looking for flexible working.