Senior Finance Officer 

Full time, 37 hours per week.
Level 6, point 24–29: £35,378–£39,690.
Start date: ASAP.
Closing date: noon, Monday 30 June 2025.


Thames Learning Trust are looking to appoint highly motivated, resilient Senior Finance Officer to join the central finance team based at Baylis Court School in Slough, reporting to the Trust’s Director of Finance and supporting the Finance Controller. 

The post holder should have gained full or part-qualified status across one of the professionally recognised accountancy qualifications. 

This position will provide budget monitoring and day-to-day accounting information across the Trust to the Finance Controller, budget holders, Finance team and Director of Finance. You will provide operational support to the Finance Controller and provide guidance to the transactional function of the Finance team. 

The successful candidate will have:

  • A proven track record of excellent financial management and administrative services.
  • Experience of accounting software and Management Information Systems.
  • Are familiar with Academy School Financial management and governance requirements.
  • Are able to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in financial budget management, monitoring, reporting and account reconciliation;
  • Ability to meet all statutory and reporting obligations.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, including written skills 
  • Use initiative and take direction from the Trust Senior Finance Leadership Team when necessary.

We offer a supportive, forward-thinking dedicated team of colleagues, in an energetic, sociable, compassionate working environment and ethos. We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme and Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Cycle to Work, eyecare vouchers and generous annual leave entitlement. 

To apply please visit the website www.thameslearningtrust.co.uk for an application form. 

If you have any questions about the role please contact Annal Nayyar, Director of Finance ANayyar@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

Closing date is noon, Monday 30 June 2025.

All completed application forms are to be sent to aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk


Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance “Keeping Children Safer Education”. It is the individual’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.

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