Aston Education Ltd

Job: Payroll and Finance Officer School: Multi-Academy Trust, Slough, Berkshire Start date: ASAP Contract: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks a year Aston Education is looking for a Payroll and Finance Officer for a Multi-Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools in Slough in Berkshire, to start as soon as possible. Responsibilities include: To provide efficient and effective financial and administrative support to the school To issue purchase orders To process accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner, including liaison with internal and external suppliers To record details of payroll payments to staff, pension providers and HMRC, and reconcile to the monthly payroll journal To maintain accurate financial records; ensuring invoices, payments and receipts are processed on the day they are received To assist with the month end processes To assist in the production and completion of reports You have previous experience of working in a school finance environment. You are flexible and able to work efficiently in a busy and fast-moving environment. You have excellent Excel, Word and other Microsoft package knowledge. Experience using FMS software would be an advantage. This is a growing multi-academy trust, and they provide excellent CPD for all staff. This role is based on site, no hybrid working available. Closing date: As soon as possible Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal conversation and to apply for this Payroll and Finance Officer job, (url removed) or call on (phone number removed). 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