Management Accountant/Business Partner

Company: Trafford Council
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUSTThe Hub144 Irlam RoadFlixtonManchesterM41 6NA0161 941 5681admin@bright-futures.co.ukwww.bright-futures.co.uk

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT / BUSINESS PARTNER

To start: September 2026

Bright Futures Grade 8 Points 31 – 35,Full time all year round

Actual Salary: £41,771 – £46,142

About the Role

We are a Multi-Academy Trust comprising of 11 schools, with over 950 employees and over 5,500 students based in Greater Manchester and Blackpool.

The Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner (MABP) will provide high-quality financial management, business partnering and strategic financial support to a portfolio of schools and Trust functions.

The postholder will work closely with Principals, school leaders and budget holders to support effective decision-making, promote financial sustainability and ensure compliance with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.

As a key member of the Trust Finance Team, the MABP will play a significant role in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis and continuous improvement, helping schools maximise the impact of resources on educational outcomes.

The role is a flexible hybrid role, based mainly at our Head Office in Flixton, but also involving travel across Trust schools.

Closing Date – 31 July 2026 9.00am

Selection Day – 5 August 2026

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Posted: July 25th, 2026