Finance Consultant (Education)

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Overview

Finance Consultant

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE). Location: Home/Field Based – Servicing clients across Kent, Essex and London. Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm (37hpw).

KHR are currently working with a specialist financial service provider who, due to continued growth, is looking to hire a number of Finance Consultants with a variety of levels of experience to cover their client base across Kent, Essex and London.

As a 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 Maidstone, Dartford, Croydon and Grays. 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.

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
  • Involvement 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 - £55,000 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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Job Info

Job Title: Finance Consultant

Company: K H R Recruitment Specialists

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Posted: Oct 10th 2025

Closes: [See listing]

Sector: Education/Financial Services

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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Location:
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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