Heartwood Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies.

We are looking to appoint a Finance Administrator for 37 hours per week on a full year basis, to join the Central Services Team based  at our head office at Vale of York Academy. 

Our dynamic team provides financial administrative support across the Trust under the direction or instruction of the Financial Operations Manager. The role will include providing financial administrative support, data input and processing.  Excellent organisational skills are essential in order to deal with the variety of tasks that need to be undertaken. You will work across the Trust liaising with schools/academies to ensure a smooth and effective financial service. 

This role will be based within the Central Services Team in York.  

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive Central Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37  Hours per Week,  Full Year

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Finance Operations Manager

Travel Required:  Occasional 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Monday 19th January 2026. 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.