Finance Manager

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational trust in the East Midlands is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead their centralised finance department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 2 years of management experience, proficient in accounting software and Excel, and capable of building strong relationships with colleagues. This role offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme, annual leave above statutory minimum, and various health and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Favourable annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing services including counselling

Staff Benefits Package

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Financial Support Service

Eye Test Vouchers

Annual Flu Vaccine

Free onsite parking

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience of working at management level.
• Experience of managing and developing a small team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralised finance department.
• Ensure high-quality financial support services.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Excel

Team management

Organizational skills

Motivation and initiative

Education

Qualified or part qualified accountant

Job description

Role Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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 the efficiency and effectiveness 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Role Details

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 Monday 27th October.

Successful applicants will be invited for interview on either the 3rd or 4th November, at the Trust Offices c/o Lancaster Academy, Knighton Road East, Leicester LE2 6FU.