Finance Consultant, Financial Consultant

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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