Finance Consultant (Education)

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Consultant to support various finance-related services. The position offers a salary between £35,000 – £55,000 and allows flexible, home-based working. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or working towards) with experience in the education sector. Responsibilities include delivering training, producing accounts, and supporting audits.

Benefits

Generous mileage reimbursement

Flexible home-based working

Increasing holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Plan

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to school finance staff.
• Provide interim cover for senior finance roles.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support clients through year-end processes and audits.
• Advise on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook.
• Lead on client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Solid financial knowledge and skills

Experience working within the education sector

Comfortable working independently

Confident communicator

Proactive and collaborative mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Finance Consultant

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE). Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients across Kent, Essex and London. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm (37hpw).

KHR are currently working with a specialist financial service provider who, due to continued growth, is looking to hire a number of Finance Consultants with a variety of levels of experience to cover their client base across Kent, Essex and London.

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 – £55,000 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

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.