Funding Assurance - Consultant

Mazars; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services network is seeking a Funding Assurance Consultant in Manchester. This role involves monitoring funding claims from education providers, ensuring compliance with government regulations. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. Optional training for professional qualifications is also provided. The company emphasizes sustainability and diversity.

Benefits

Support for qualifications like AAT

Mentoring and development programs

Qualifications

• Understanding of funding rules and regulations from DfE, GLA, MCA.
• Interest in developing expertise in funding rules.
• Motivated for self-development and team contribution.

Responsibilities

• Understand detailed funding rules from DfE, MCA, GLA.
• Plan and perform compliance testing, build relationships with education providers.
• Provide verbal feedback and draft reports summarizing work and conclusions.
• Prepare testing papers and reports on time.
• Produce high-quality work and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of funding assurance reviews

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

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Funding Assurance - Consultant, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Introduction to our Funding Assurance team

Education providers can obtain funding from central government (the Education and Skills Funding Agency, ESFA, now part of the Department for Education, DfE) for post-16 delivery. The DfE also devolves adult education funding (adult skills fund) to MCAs, including the GLA. This includes 16-19 study programmes, T Levels, apprenticeships, adult education budget, and more.

The Funding Assurance team monitors data reported to ESFA/DfE and GLA/MCA clients to identify errors in funding claims by education providers, ensuring government funds are used correctly. The team collaborates with funding assurance specialists and the wider Public and Social Sector Risk Consulting team.

Role & Responsibilities

The training will vary based on your experience:

• Understand detailed funding rules from DfE, MCA, GLA;
• Plan and perform compliance testing, build relationships with education providers;
• Provide verbal feedback and draft reports summarizing work and conclusions;
• Prepare testing papers and reports on time;
• Organize tasks, assist with special assignments, and handle queries;
• Produce high-quality work and incorporate feedback;
• Develop ownership of reviews and collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of funding assurance reviews, PDSATs, ILR data;
• Understanding of funding rules and regulations from DfE, GLA, MCA;
• Interest in developing expertise in funding rules;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, time management;
• Motivated for self-development and team contribution;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Commitment to diversity, respect, and integrity.

Optional Training

Support for qualifications like AAT, with study packages, mentoring, and development programs.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services network with a presence in over 100 countries. We focus on audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services, committed to sustainability and diversity. We foster an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to reach their potential. We welcome applications and are happy to discuss accessibility needs.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.