Finance Consultant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; City Of London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Finance Consultant for the education sector in the UK. This role involves delivering training, producing financial documents, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have an accountancy qualification and strong finance background. The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, flexible, home-based work, and additional benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Benefits

Generous mileage reimbursement

Flexible, home-based working

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Study support

Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently and managing your diary.
• Passionate about providing high-quality support to clients.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to school finance staff.
• Provide interim cover for senior finance roles.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Accountancy qualification – ACA or ACCA qualified preferred

Strong background in finance

Confident communicator

Experience with budgeting and reporting

Proactive and collaborative mindset

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

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Finance Consultant – Education Sector
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Mileage + Benefits
Location: Field-based across Croydon, home-based working

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver training to school finance staff
• Provide interim cover for senior finance roles (Finance Controller / CFO level)
• Produce management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Support clients through year-end processes and audits
• Advising on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook
• Lead client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
• Involved in internal projects, client scheduling, CPD, sector engagement and promote the business through networking and social platforms

What we’re looking for

• Accountancy qualification – ACA or ACCA qualified preferred
• Strong background in finance, ideally within the education or public 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 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Generous mileage reimbursement
• Flexible, home‑based working
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture
• Pension scheme and healthcare plan
• Team socials and charity events
• Study support (where relevant)

Apply today!

This is an excellent opportunity to take your finance career into a niche setting, with a fantastic company that can help you flourish!