Finance Consultant

KHR Recruitment Specialists; Bromley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider is seeking Finance Consultants to support schools and multi-academy trusts across the Kent/Surrey/London border. This field-based role involves delivering training, managing client relationships, and providing interim cover for senior finance roles. Candidates should have ACA or ACCA qualifications and experience in the education sector, with a passion for high-quality support.

Benefits

Generous mileage reimbursement

Flexible, home-based working

Increasing holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Plan

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred or working towards.
• Experience in the education sector.
• Solid financial knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to school finance staff.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Advise on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Communication

Training delivery

Relationship building

Budgeting

Statutory compliance

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

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Finance Consultant
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Home/Field Based - Servicing clients situated across the Kent/Surrey/London boarder
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm (37hpw)

KHR are currently working with a specialist financial service provider who, due to continued growth, are looking to hire a number of Finance Consultants with a variety of levels of experience to cover their client base around the London/Kent/Surrey boarder.

As the Finance Consultant you will work with schools and multi-academy trusts in your allocated territory providing cover, advising on best practices, delivering training and completing any work required as part of the project.

This is a field-based role, covering areas including Croydon, Sutton and Dartford. Although your home will act as a base, you will be required to visit the Kent-based office monthly and attend training and planned meetings.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Finance Consultant, you’ll support with various finance-related services including;

- Delivering training to school finance staff
- Providing interim cover for senior finance roles (Finance Controller / CFO level)
- Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Supporting clients through year-end processes and audits
- Advising on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook
- Leading on client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
- You’ll also be involved in internal projects, client scheduling, CPD, sector engagement, and promoting the business through networking and social platforms.

Candidate Profile

- ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred (or working towards)
- Solid financial knowledge and skills
- Experience working within the education sector
- Comfortable working independently and managing your diary
- A confident communicator who can build relationships and deliver training
- Passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients improve
- Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance
- A proactive and collaborative mindset
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your vehicle

What’s on offer:

- Salary between £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Generous mileage reimbursement (HMRC rate)
- Flexible, home-based working
- Increasing holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Team socials and charity events
- Study support (where relevant)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture

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Job Requirements:

- ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred (or working towards)- Solid financial knowledge and skills- Experience working within the education sector- Comfortable working independently and managing your diary- A confident communicator who can build relationships and deliver training- Passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients improve- Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance- A proactive and collaborative mindset- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your vehicle