Senior Finance Consultant

Job Description Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Senior Finance Consultant Annual Salary: £42,500 - £60,000 (DOE) Location: Kent (with travel to client sites) Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior 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: Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and clarity for senior leadership. Manage school budgets and forecasts, supporting strategic financial planning. Assist clients and auditors with financial statements and the full year-end audit process. Report to senior management or trustees, providing clear financial insights and recommendations. Advise clients on best practice in line with the Academies Financial Handbook. Train school finance staff on financial software systems. Provide absence cover for Finance Controller or CFO-level roles when required. Schedule and manage client work to ensure all deadlines and requirements are met. 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. 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. Mileage reimbursed at HMRC rates. xbpsjku To apply for this Senior 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.