Assistant Management Accountant based at Ram Mill, Oldham, OL9 9RH

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Assistant Management Accountant Salary NJC scale points: 18-22: £31,537 - £33,699 (pay award pending) 36 hrs 40 mins per week / Full year As soon as possible New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. All of the children and young people have an EHCP with the settings supporting a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to support the administration and management of the accounting functions, ensuring efficient operation according to agreed procedures and in compliance with financial regulations. The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant will include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements including financial returns, to meet the requirements of the Trustees, the DfE, the Charity Commission, NCTL, HMRC and Companies House. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate in their application that they have:

• Appropriate qualifications for the role (AAT level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a public sector or education setting
• Experience of working to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
• Experience using computerised packages for financial administration, including Microsoft suite of packages
• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and their application in a complex set of management accounts
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Salary: NJC scale points: 18-22: £31,537 - £33,699 (pay award pending) Hours of work: Based on 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Contracted hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / full year Status: Permanent Based: Ram Mill Business Centre, Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH Commencing: As soon as possible Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026 (9am) Interviews: To be confirmed Further information: jphelan@newbridgegroup.org Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org


• Appropriate qualifications for the role (AAT level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a public sector or education setting
• Experience of working to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
• Experience using computerised packages for financial administration, including Microsoft suite of packages
• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and their application in a complex set of management accounts
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Salary: NJC scale points: 18-22: £31,537 - £33,699 (pay award pending) Hours of work: Based on 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)