Finance Administrator

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust in Leicester seeks a reliable Finance Administrator to join the Trust Finance Team on a full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 December 2026, supporting day-to-day financial operations, including income processing and basic credit control, while maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and confidence with financial systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confidence with financial systems and data.
• Previous finance experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process income and perform basic credit control.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Respond to financial enquiries from parents and staff.
• Support day-to-day operations of the school finances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Tools

Financial software

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our friendly Trust Finance Team on a full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week and is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the school, with responsibilities including income processing, basic credit control, maintaining accurate financial records and responding to financial enquiries from parents and staff.

Previous experience in a finance role is not essential. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the confidence to work with financial systems and data. A professional and approachable manner, together with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately, is essential.

Close date: Monday 14 September, 9:00am

Interview date: Wednesday 16 September

Please be aware that shortlisted candidates will be invited to tour the school as part of the interview process.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.