Finance Assistant

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Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Required from 1st September 2026

Grade 6 Pay Point 9-10

Fixed term/Term time only plus two weeks

FTE

20 Hours a week 2 Weeks a Year (Worked over the summer holidays)

As a Trust we believe that the staff we employ to work across our schools share the core value of Bringing Learning to LiFE. Every member of staff employed by the Trust plays a pivotal part in its future success. The values and ethos of our Trust shines through each schools unique and individual culture.

Our Trust believes in working together to achieve better outcomes for our students and serving our local communities.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join our busy Central Finance Team.

You will be supporting the Central Finance Team in the management of Trust finances and ensuring that the ESFA Financial Handbook and the Trust Finance Policy are complied with which includes:

To be a key member of the Central Finance team

Operate the trust finance package (IRIS Financials)

The ability to work across multiple schools within the Trust if required.

We are looking for someone who has experience of transactional finance in purchase ledger sales ledger and general ledger processing with strong organisational and communication skills and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will be a team player who can contribute to a friendly and supportive working environment.

Closing Date

The closing date is 27th July with interviews taking place during the week commencing 10th August.

Application process

Expression of interest form and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information please contact Sarah Mayes.

Thank you and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

LiFE Multi Academy Trust

Leicester Lane

Desford

Leicester

LE9 9JL

Sarah Mayes - Chief Finance Officer