Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.


At Leigh Academies Trust, we are seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to join our established and supportive finance team, based at Leigh Academy Bearsted. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective financial operations across several of our academies in the Maidstone area.

Working closely with Principals, Finance Managers, and colleagues across the Trust, you’ll help provide a high-quality financial support service that enables our schools to focus on what matters most - giving every young person the best possible education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values both professional growth and personal integrity. You’ll be part of a team that combines technical excellence with a strong sense of purpose - supporting our academies to deliver outstanding outcomes for students.

Please note that this is a busy position; our successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise, excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work. Experience working in the education sector is highly advantageous.

The basis of this role is permanent and offers an actual salary of £26,354 per annum (£29,146 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, term time + 3 weeks inset.