Multi-Academy Trust - Finance Manager - Salary Up To £52,800 Plus Excellent Benefits - North Manchester Your new company Thriving Multi-academy Trust with exciting plans for continued growth over the next five years. Your new role As an experienced Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant, you will be reporting to the CFO and taking ownership of the financial support for Primary Schools within the Trust, including consolidation of monthly management accounts and audit. Please note this role is based 5 days onsite with travel to other schools around 1-2x per week, therefore access to a car and a full UK Driving licence are essential. Successful applicants will also require an Enhanced DBS check. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / CIPFA / ACCA), with a background in Public sector (Non-Profit, Education, Local Authority or similar is desirable), although commercial sector experience would also be beneficial. You will have recent experience in a similar role, where responsibilities include the end-to-end production of management accounts, month-end procedures, year-end preparation for Audit and line management of a small team. You will be confident and forward-facing, with the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. You will have a disciplined approach to workload and the ability to adapt quickly in a new environment. Proficiency in Excel is essential. What you'll get in return The opportunity to join a thriving Trust, with exciting plans for continued growth over the next few years. You will be reporting to a fantastic CFO and working alongside a collaborative and established team, earning a competitive salary of up to £52,800 (dependent on experience) plus fantastic benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4704302