Finance Consultant (Education)

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Orpington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous mileage reimbursement

Flexible working

Private Healthcare Plan

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Consultant to provide support for schools and multi-academy trusts across North Kent and Surrey. The role involves delivering training, producing financial reports, and advising on best practices. Ideal candidates should have solid financial knowledge, ideally ACA or ACCA qualified, and experience in the education sector. This position offers a salary between £32,000 - £55,000 and flexible home-based working.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently and managing your diary.
• Passionate about providing high-quality support.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering training to school finance staff.
• Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Leading on client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Solid financial knowledge and skills

Experience working within the education sector

Confident communicator

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred

Job description

Finance Consultant
Salary: £32,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients situated across North Kent and Surrey.
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 across North Kent and Surrey.

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 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 £32,000 – £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

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