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Financial Systems And Reporting Officer Slough and East Berkshire CoE Multi-Academy Trust (SEBMAT) |
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Job Description |
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Responsible to |
Finance Director (FD) |
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Scale / Point |
Scale 6, Point 24 to Scale 7, Point 35 (£36,508 -£47,238) Inflationary pay review pending, pay will be dependent on experience
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Contract |
Full Time Part-time option maybe considered for the right candidate |
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Location |
SEBMAT offices, Slough, SL2 5AY |
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Start Date |
July 2026 |
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SEBMAT |
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The Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (‘SEBMAT’) currently has 7 schools with a possibility of further expansion. SEBMAT is a company limited by guarantee and is an exempt charity that is governed by a Trust Board which is responsible for oversight, management and administration of the Company and the academies therein. |
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Purpose of Role |
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The Financial Systems and Reporting Officer (‘FSRO’) has delegated responsibility from the Finance Director (‘FD’) to review, improve and maintain the financial systems and processes of the Trust’s overall financial function. This includes the employment of efficient, effective and economical systems across all the schools and businesses operating under the Trust. The role is key to achieving improved performance and providing the FD and other stakeholders with accurate and timely information financial information to support good business decision making, particularly against the backdrop of budget the further proposed expansion. |
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Main Accountabilities |
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Confidentiality |
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During the course of your employment you may see, hear or have access to, information on matters of a confidential nature relation to the work of the Trust or to the health and personal affairs of pupils and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation. |
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GDPR |
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During the course of your employment you will have access to data and personal information which should be managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (‘GDPR’). |
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Safeguarding Children |
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In accordance with the Trust’s commitment to follow and adhere to the most recent versions of the Department for Education’s guidance entitled "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and “Safeguarding Children and Young People and Young Vulnerable Adults Policy” and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, you are required to demonstrate your commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the Trust. All staff are required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children and with all members of the school community and outside agencies, and exercise sound professional judgment which always focuses upon the best interests of the students and the Trust.
You are also required to know and comply with the most recent version of the DfE document ‘Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults who work with Children and Young People.’ You are required to have satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance with barred list information. Your role requires you to observe and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times and avoid behaviour that might be misinterpreted by others. You must understand and carry out your duties in accordance with the responsibilities of being in a position of trust and despatch your duty of care appropriately at all times. You will be expected to present a consistently positive image of the Trust and uphold public trust and confidence at all times. |
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Health & Safety |
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You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.
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JD 02/2023