Finance Consultant

K H Recruitment Limited; Greater London, Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Finance Consultants to work with schools and multi-academy trusts across the Kent/Surrey/London border. The role involves delivering training, providing interim cover for senior finance roles, and producing financial reports. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong financial knowledge and experience in the education sector. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous mileage reimbursement

Flexible, home-based working

Increasing holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Plan

Study support

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Team socials and charity events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering training to school finance staff.
• Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Advising on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Training delivery

Budgeting

Statutory compliance

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Finance Consultant
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP50,000 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 GBP35,000 - GBP50,000 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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