Finance Consultant
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients situated across the Kent/Surrey/London boarder
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm (37hpw)
KHR are currently working with a specialist financial service provider who, due to continued growth, are looking to hire a number of Finance Consultants with a variety of levels of experience to cover their client base around the London/Kent/Surrey boarder.
As the Finance Consultant you will work with schools and multi-academy trusts in your allocated territory providing cover, advising on best practices, delivering training and completing any work required as part of the project.
This is a field-based role, covering areas including Croydon, Sutton and Dartford. Although your home will act as a base, you will be required to visit the Kent-based office monthly and attend training and planned meetings.
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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
- Involved in internal projects, client scheduling, CPD, sector engagement, and promoting the business through networking and social platforms
Candidate Profile
- ACA or ACCA Qualified preferred (or working towards)
- Solid financial knowledge and skills
- Experience working within the education sector
- Comfortable working independently and managing your diary
- A confident communicator who can build relationships and deliver training
- Passionate about providing high-quality support and helping clients improve
- Experience with budgeting, reporting, and statutory compliance
- A proactive and collaborative mindset
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your vehicle
What’s on offer
- Salary between £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
- Generous mileage reimbursement (HMRC rate)
- Flexible, home-based working
- Increasing holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Team socials and charity events
- Study support (where relevant)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture
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