Finance Consultant (Education)

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Strood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in finance is seeking a Finance Consultant to provide high-quality financial support to clients in Kent. The role includes delivering training, producing management accounts, and advising on best practices in the education sector. Flexible home-based working and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible home-based working

Private Healthcare Plan

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Solid financial knowledge and skills.
• Experience working within the education sector.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to school finance staff.
• Produce management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support clients through year-end processes and audits.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Communication

Training delivery

Collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

Overview

Finance Consultant – Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE). Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients across Kent. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm (37hpw).

KHR are working with a specialist financial service provider that is growing and hiring Finance Consultants with a range of experience to cover client bases across Kent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Salary between £35,000 – £50,000 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