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.
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
Post Grading: Grade 10 (£47,181 to £50,269) pay award pending 37 hours, 52 weeks a year (Full time)
Why work for us?
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.
You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
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
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.
Final closing date: 9am on Tuesday 11th August 2025.
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 17th August at the Trust Offices c/o Lancaster Academy, Knighton Road East, Leicester LE2 6FU.
Safeguarding Statement
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £47,181.00-£50,269.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
Application question(s):
- Please note: for safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed LwLAT application forms. CVs and resumes will not be considered. The forms can be found on the Trust jobs website https://www.eteach.com/careers/lwlat/job/finance-manager-1564464 Please contact the Trust on 0116 2746330 if you need further information on how to apply
Work Location: In person
