Finance Consultant - Education Sector
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Mileage + Benefits
Location: Field-based across North Kent, 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 North Kent, 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 qualification ...