Ascendancy Partnership Trust is a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area, composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

Brookfields is an Outstanding Special School located in Tilehurst, Reading.

We’re looking for a well organised Finance Officer to provide financial support to the school to facilitate the efficient and effective use of school’s budget and school resources and to maximise income. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Trust.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the school’s accounts payable function, from supplier orders and invoice processing through to payment preparation.
• Work closely with budget holders across the school, providing advice on purchasing decisions and value for money.
• Support the Finance Manager with budget setting, monitoring and financial forecasting.
• Produce financial reports and assist colleagues in using the Access Finance system effectively.
• Process Local Authority funding claims and invoices, helping to ensure accurate and timely income generation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Finance qualification e.g. NVQ level 3 or equivalent by experience.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving abilities.
• Experience in academy/school finance (advantageous).

What We Offer:

• Local authority pension and life assurance scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a team of professionals across the Trust.
• Continuous professional development and great learning opportunities.

Please download a job application pack from the Trust website:
https://www.ascendancypartnershiptrust.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Please email your completed form to: careers@aptmat.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.