Job Description
School Finance Consultant
* Salary: £25,000 – £40,000
* Location: Client sites across Essex and surrounding areas, with some remote working
* Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
* Job Type: Full-time
Join our forward-thinking education technology group working with over 5,000 schools across the UK. Our mission is simple: to help schools harness technology and data to improve outcomes for every learner. We are seeking a confident and motivated School Finance Consultant to provide top-notch accountancy, business management, and audit services to schools and academy trusts.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Support day-to-day accounting processes including ordering, invoicing, bank reconciliations, journals, and VAT returns.
* Provide guidance on budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
* Assist with statutory financial returns and review internal control systems to recommend improvements.
* Support medium-term financial planning and help produce management accounts.
* Assist with year-end account closure and offer responsive support via phone and email to resolve financial and business queries.
* Deliver internal audit services to help clients strengthen their financial processes.
* Train and develop school-based staff in accounting practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards it).
* Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
* Experience producing management accounts and in day-to-day accounts processing and reconciliations.
* Month-end and year-end experience.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* A commitment to personal development and continuous learning.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the education sector.
* Experience using a variety of accounting systems.
* Experience reviewing internal controls and recommending improvements.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary range.
* Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work remotely.
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
* Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and building strong client relationships.