Job Description
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Finance Consultant
* Annual Salary: £35,000 - £42,500 (DOE)
* Location: Kent (with travel to client sites)
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Consultant with experience in the education sector, specifically working with schools, academies and multi-academy trusts. This role involves providing high-quality financial support, software, and consultancy services. It's an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who is passionate about making a significant impact in the educational finance field.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Provide operational finance support on-site, carrying out day-to-day tasks assigned by the client school.
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making.
* Assist with school budgets and financial forecasts, helping clients plan and monitor financial performance.
* Support financial year-end, including assisting clients and auditors with financial statements and audit preparation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience working in financial administration, management accounts, or school/academy finance – highly desirable.
* Experience using education financial software – highly desirable.
* Strong communication skills, with confidence dealing with clients face-to-face, even in challenging situations.
* Excellent organisational and planning ability, including managing diaries, schedules, and workload independently.
* High accuracy and attention to detail, especially when preparing management accounts and financial documents.
* Ability to build professional relationships, collaborate effectively, and support networking within the education finance sector.
* Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
* Self-motivated, capable of working remotely while travelling regularly to client sites.
* Committed to professional development, including ongoing study.
* Full UK driving licence / own transport / readiness to use public transport and willingness to travel across Kent is essential.
Benefits:
* Excellent career progression prospects.
* Individual progression and training plans.
* Half yearly team days out.
* Regular training.
* Healthcare plan.
* Study package and support where relevant to individual.
* Pension scheme.
* 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional leave after 1 year of service.*
* Occasional remote working.
* Opportunity to take part in company charity events and social events. xsngvjr
To apply for this Finance Consultant position, please submit your CV.
* Our client is closed between Christmas and the new year, using 5 days annual leave over this period is mandatory, however after 1 year of service you qualify for an additional 3 days leave.