Finance Manager in Leicester

Finance Manager in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 31725 - 38775 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Learning without Limits Academy Trust

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the finance team and ensure high-quality financial support services.
  • Company: Join a vibrant multi-academy Trust in Leicester dedicated to inspiring communities.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pension, generous leave, wellbeing services, and staff discounts.
  • Other info: Fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while supporting diverse communities and learners.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with management experience and strong software skills.

The predicted salary is between 31725 - 38775 £ per year.

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.

Lw LAT 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 Spec Savers 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.

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.

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Finance Manager in Leicester employer: Learning without Limits Academy Trust

Learning without Limits Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located at Babington Academy, employees benefit from a dynamic environment focused on educational excellence, with opportunities for professional advancement and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and upkeep across school premises.

Learning without Limits Academy Trust

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Learning without Limits Academy Trust Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Manager in Leicester

Qualified Accountant
Accounting Software Proficiency
Excel Skills
Cloud-Based Software Systems
Financial Process Improvement
Team Management
Relationship Building