Finance Administrator – Large Academy – Manchester

About the position

Finance Administrator required January 2026 Large academy trust secondary school based in Manchester Finance Administrator to support daily financial operations and trust-wide reporting Our Client is seeking a Finance Administrator who will process purchase orders, maintain financial databases, support budget monitoring and handle routine financial correspondence. The role involves working closely with central trust finance officers and local school leadership. School Information This 11–18 academy forms part of a growing multi-academy trust, educating around 1,650 students. The school benefits from a highly structured administrative network, modern IT systems and clear cross-department communication. The finance department plays a vital role in ensuring compliant and efficient management of trust resources. Staff describe the school as progressive, organised and supportive of development for both teaching and administrative staff. Trust leadership emphasises professional training, consistent procedures across all schools and strong mentoring for new starters. The environment offers a balance of autonomy and structured expectations, ideal for someone looking to build long-term finance expertise. Salary Paid to scale (support staff) Application Please forward a CV for consideration.

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