Finance Consultant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy working with schools is seeking a Finance Consultant to support schools and academies with various finance services. This field-based position offers high autonomy and regular interaction with clients. The successful candidate will need an accountancy qualification and a solid finance background, ideally within the education sector.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible home-based working

Ongoing training and career development

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance within education/public sector.
• Comfortable managing own diary and working independently.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Collaboration

Education

Accountancy qualification - ACA or ACCA

Job description

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

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector?

A specialist consultancy working with schools and academies is looking for a Finance Consultant to join their friendly and supportive team. This field-based role, covers North Kent, with your home as your base. Regular travel to client sites is required, and mileage is reimbursed at HMRC rates.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Finance Consultant, you’ll support schools and multi-academy trusts with various finance-related services. This includes:

- 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.

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)

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

Apply today!

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @

Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

Finance Consultant (RA/04/NK/Fin) Gravesend, England

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

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector?

A specialist consultancy working with schools and academies is looking for a Finance Consultant to join their friendly and supportive team. This field-based role, covers North Kent, with your home as your base. Regular travel to client sites is required, and mileage is reimbursed at HMRC rates.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Finance Consultant, you’ll support schools and multi-academy trusts with various finance-related services. This includes:

- 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.

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)

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

Apply today! Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @ Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Eligibility: Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. ;

Finance Consultant (RA/04/NK/Fin) Gravesend, England

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