Job Description

Job description
Starting in late June



Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 52-week contract



We have an exciting opportunity to cover the maternity leave of the Finance Officer, with responsibility for Purchase Ledger and ordering. Our ideal candidate will have Purchase Ledger experience, preferably in a school environment.

What you'll do:

Manage the Finance email inbox, ensuring every email is dealt with in a timely manner. Process purchase orders and place with suppliers. Process supplier invoices, credit notes and staff expenses, matching to purchase orders and obtaining payment approval from budget holders. Fortnightly BACS payments and ad hoc payments as required. Allocate payments to supplier accounts. Reconcile supplier statements. Make credit card payments for ad-hoc purchases. Actively manage the purchase ledger, resolving queries and clearing debit balances. Provide audit information as required. Other tasks as may be required to support the Finance Team and wider school community.

What we're looking for:

A strong track record of Purchase Ledger work. Highly organised, ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience of working collaboratively within a team environment. Experience in a school environment and/or of Sage 200 for Education would be an advantage but are not required.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2023, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year.



We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.



Deadline for Applications: Sunday 18th May 2025

Application Process

To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:

https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies

If you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact

hr@reading-school.co.uk

or telephone 0118 901 5600.

Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.



Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.



Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.



Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline.



Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.



Reading School seeks to create a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.