Finance Manager

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitably qualified applicants are identified. Early applications are encouraged.

Learning without Limits Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking Finance Manager with a passion for finance and accounts to lead our centralised department. The successful candidate will have a strong intuition for finance and place compliance and the delivery of high-quality financial support services at the heart of everything they do.

LwLAT is a small multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on winning hearts and inspiring minds. We know that by positively celebrating and sharing the great work we are doing, through our vision and values, there are no limits to how high we can aim, and to what our learners, staff and communities can achieve.

We value inclusive practices and diverse teams, recognising that different perspectives and experiences enrich our working lives.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Trust’s central finance team and must enjoy managing and working alongside a variety of people in a fast paced but supportive environment, whilst being able to rise to the technical financial challenges of the role.

We are looking for

• A qualified (or part qualified) accountant with at least 2 years’ experience of working at management level

• A high level of confidence in using accounting software, excel and other cloud-based software systems, to deliver and improve efficiency and effectivity of financial processes and reporting

• Experience of successfully managing and developing a small team and building strong relationships with wider colleagues

• Excellent organisational, time management skills with a keen eye for detail

• Motivation and the ability to use your own initiative

We can offer:

• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.

• Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling sessions, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, manspace and mindfulness programmes.

• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!

• Cycle to Work – In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. Savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.

• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.

• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers voucher for eligible staff

• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff

• Free onsite parking

• Free tea and coffee

The role will be based at the Trust offices at Lancaster Academy, some travel between school sites will be required. This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply:

For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 11th August

Successful applicants will be invited for interview on Monday 17th August, at the Trust Offices c/o Lancaster Academy, Knighton Road East, Leicester LE2 6FU.