Senior Finance Consultant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Finance Consultant to manage key clients within the education sector. The role focuses on providing financial advice, training, and reporting, requiring strong communication skills and an accountancy qualification. Candidates will work primarily from home, traveling to client sites, and must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Travel expenses

Study support

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification – ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred.
• Experience in education or charity sector desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Service business clients within the education sector.
• Training school finance staff on finance software.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Client service dedication

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified (preferred)

PQ or QBE accepted

Tools

PS Financials software

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Senior Finance Consultant
Full-time, permanent Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Competitive salary (DOE) + Holiday, pension, travel expenses, and study support

KHR are working with a specialist consultancy who provide financial advice and services to their established client base across London and the home counties.

At present they are looking to expand their team by adding an experienced Senior Finance Consultant who will manage some key clients across Surrey.

The role of the Senior Finance Consultant will be to service the business clients within the education sector, so previous experience providing financial advice to schools, academies and trusts would be advantageous.

Being a consultancy role its is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle so that you can reach client sites.

The core deliverables of the Senior Finance Consultant include:

· Training school finance staff on the relevant finance software we use,
· Absence cover for Finance Controller / CFO level roles,
· Preparation of monthly management accounts,
· Management of school budgets and forecasts,
· Assisting clients and auditors with the financial statements and year end audit,
· Reporting to Senior Management / Trustees
· Advising clients on best practice based on the Academies Financial Handbook.

Candidate Profile:

· Accountancy qualification – ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred. Will consider PQ or QBE
· Experience working in the education or charity sector
· Knowledge of PS Financials software would be desirable
· Be dedicated to delivering the best possible service to clients
· Be professional and presentable
· Have exceptional communication skills with the ability to speak to individuals of all levels
· Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle
· Be able to pass a clean enhanced DBS check (initiated and funded by the business)

The office is based near West Malling, Kent and will act as the base for adhoc meetings when required. On a day to day basis you will be based at your home address and will be required to regularly travel to clients’ premises. Mileage will be reimbursed to you at the HMRC rate.

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