Finance Officer - Brookfields School - Tilehurst
£13,846 to £14,934 per annum depending on experience, plus SEN allowance £763.
20 hours a week, term time only plus 2 weeks
Start Date – ASAP
Brookfields School is a vibrant, caring, and forward‑thinking special school committed to providing exceptional education and support for our pupils. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team and help deliver an excellent finance service and support across the school. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Trust.
About the Role
- 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.
About You
- 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:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- The chance to make a real difference in a school community
- Generous holiday entitlement (term‑time + 2 weeks)
- SEN allowance included
- Free on-site parking
- Generous pension scheme
- Contractual Sick Pay
- Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
- Family friendly policies
- Staff Wellbeing
- Continuous Professional Development: A full induction and on the job training with a commitment to supporting and coaching you towards excellent practice
- A generous site in a well-established community location, with excellent transport links
Joining our team at Brookfields Schools presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a community committed to excellence in education and development of SEN pupils. If you are passionate about facilitating positive experiences for pupils and families and are ready to make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.
Who we are
Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Brookfields School is an oversubscribed, thriving, vibrant and happy place of learning. We have c224 pupils on roll aged from 4 to 19 who due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.
How to Apply: An application pack, including a job description, person specification, and an application form can be found on our website.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] and the closing date is 09.00am on Thursday 10 September 2026. Should you have any questions prior to making an application, you would be welcome to contact us on the above email address.
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.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required. Conversing at ease with members of the public (including pupils), providing advice and using any specialist terminology appropriate to the role is essential for the post.
Pay: £13,846.00-£14,934.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
