School Financial Advisor

Triumph Consultants Limited; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Limited is recruiting a School Financial Advisor to support Leicestershire Traded Services across county locations, managing school finances and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will handle budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and work closely with school leaders and governors. This role is office-based, 37 hours per week, 5-6 months, located in Glenfield, Leicestershire with a PAYE pay rate of £17.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4.
• Bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience in school finance and budgeting.
• Diploma in School Business Management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support schools with financial management systems, accounts, records and statutory returns.
• Prepare, monitor and evaluate annual and multi-year budgets, including forecasts.
• Produce financial reports and budget monitoring information for school leaders and governors.
• Work with colleagues to ensure delivery of service standards and financial best practice.
• Promote the service and ensure compliance with current financial regulations.

Skills

ICT experience

Financial software

Budget management in schools

Bookkeeping/Accounting

Spreadsheets & reporting systems

Education

NVQ Level 4 equivalent (Finance)

Diploma in School Business Management desirable

Job description

Triumph Consultants are looking for a School Financial Advisor to work within Leicestershire Traded Services, supporting schools and academies with financial management, budgeting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. The post reports to the Head of Professional & Business Services and is based across County Hall and school locations. The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive school-based financial management service, helping schools manage their finances effectively while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Contract is for 5-6 months in Leicestershire.

School Financial Advisor Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Contract length:5-6 Months

Location: Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Office-based

Key requirements

• Finance Qualification Equivalent to NVQ Level 4, Bookkeeping or accounting experience and ideally experience working in school finance and a Diploma in School Business Management would be desirable.
• Proven significant ICT experience
• Strong experience of financial management software and budget management in schools.
• Demonstrable Bookkeeping/Accounting experience.
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and reporting systems to produce financial information and forecasts.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting schools with financial management systems, accounts, records, and statutory financial returns.
• Preparing, monitoring, and evaluating annual and multi-year budgets, including financial forecasting.
• Producing financial reports and budget monitoring information for school leaders, business managers, and governors.
• Working with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of service standards and financial best practice.
• Promoting the service and ensuring it reflects current financial, legislative, and compliance requirements.

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