About this role
Learning without Limits Academy Trust is seeking a one year maternity cover for our centralised Finance department. Our successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient financial support services for the Trust and its academies, ensuring that the day-to-day administration of Trust wide finance processes are completed in an accurate, timely and compliant manner.
LwLAT is a small multi-academy trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. We are at an incredibly exciting phase of our development where our academies are ready to leap forward both in terms of their practice and their outcomes for the young people we work with.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Trust’s central finance team and must enjoy working alongside a variety of people in a fast paced but supportive environment, demonstrating best practice and compliance in all they do.
The post is full time hours, all year round but part time working may be considered.
Why work for us?
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.
Our successful candidate must:
Have strong excel skills and confidence to use cloud-based software systems efficiently and effectively Be a solution focused proactive individual Have excellent organisational and time management skills Be motivated and able to use own initiative to get allocated tasks completed We can offer:
Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeStaff 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 – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. These 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 eye test vouchersAnnual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher annuallyThe role will be based at the Trust offices at Lancaster Academy, some occasional 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. Early applicants may be invited to interview sooner.
Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026, Interviews to be held on Monday 8th June at the Trust Offices c/o Lancaster Academy, Knighton Road East, Leicester LE2 6FU.