Financial Systems and Reporting Officer at The Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SAEBCEMAT/29178

Location

C/O Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy,, Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£36,508.00 - £47,238.00 Monthly

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

5:00pm, Mon 13th Jul, 2026

Start Date

asap

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

22nd July 2026

Interview Date(s) 22nd July 2026

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a Financial Systems and Reporting Officer to work directly for Slough and East Berkshire Church of England Multi-Academy Trust (SEBMAT).

The Trust has been established to form a group of 7 academies which can support each other to ensure the best possible outcomes for the young people in Slough and the nearby areas. It includes primary and secondary academies and has a Christian faith ethos.

The Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional, who has high expectations of themselves and are committed to improving the lives of our pupils.

Main responsibilities for this role:

• To prepare monthly management account reports with accuracy using 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

• To assist wherever required within the Finance Team of the Trust, be it at the Core or a School

The ideal candidate will have prior proven experience in a similar role and be proficient in financial management systems. Previous exposure to the education sector would be advantageous.

Applicants must demonstrate the flexibility to work efficiently in a busy and fast-moving environment, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.

In return, we offer support from a very versed and experienced team, fantastic development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 27 days (Level 6) 29 days (Level 7) holiday per year (pro rata), increasing with service. Plus 8 days bank holiday.

• 19.6 % employer’s pension contribution to LGPS.

• There are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

• Membership to Benenden Health Insurance

To be considered for this role and to apply, please complete an application form for this vacancy which is available on SEBMAT’s website at www.sebmat.com. If you would like an application form to be sent to you, or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Kamla Jassal at Kamla.jassal@sebmat.com. CVs will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to be considered in a part-time/job share capacity and are happy to explore flexible working arrangements. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.