Finance Consultant - Education Sector
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Mileage + Benefits
Location: Field-based across Surrey, home-based working
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector?
A specialist consultancy working with schools and academies is looking for a Finance Consultant to join their friendly and supportive team. This field-based role, covers the most of Surry, with your home as your base. Regular travel to client sites is required, and mileage is reimbursed at HMRC rates.
What you'll be doing:
As a Finance Consultant, you'll support schools and multi-academy trusts with various finance-related services. This includes:
- Delivering training to school finance staff
- Providing interim cover for senior finance roles (Finance Controller / CFO level)
- Producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Supporting clients through year-end processes and audits
- Advising on best practices in line with the Academies Financial Handbook
- Leading on client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
- You'll also be involved in internal projects, client scheduling, CPD, sector engagement, and promoting the business through networking and social platforms.
What we're looking for:
- Accountancy qualificati...