JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
HOURS: Full time, Permanent
SALARY: Grade 13 £49,221 to £53,826 (Pay Award Pending)
CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 09:00am
INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Lionheart Educational Trust have an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to provide support with financial management and reporting. The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the financial management and governance of the organisation, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while providing high-quality financial information to support decision-making.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Lettings Management
• VAT Compliance
• Fixed Asset Register (FAR)
• Payroll Support
• Audit Support
• Corporation Tax
• Governance & Compliance
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Close Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.