School Finance Consultant

• Salary: £25,000 – £40,000
• Location: Client sites across Essex and surrounding areas, with some remote working
• Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our forward-thinking education technology group working with over 5,000 schools across the UK. Our mission is simple: to help schools harness technology and data to improve outcomes for every learner. We are seeking a confident and motivated School Finance Consultant to provide top-notch accountancy, business management, and audit services to schools and academy trusts.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support day-to-day accounting processes including ordering, invoicing, bank reconciliations, journals, and VAT returns.
• Provide guidance on budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assist with statutory financial returns and review internal control systems to recommend improvements.
• Support medium-term financial planning and help produce management accounts.
• Assist with year-end account closure and offer responsive support via phone and email to resolve financial and business queries.
• Deliver internal audit services to help clients strengthen their financial processes.
• Train and develop school-based staff in accounting practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

• AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards it).
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience producing management accounts and in day-to-day accounts processing and reconciliations.
• Month-end and year-end experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to personal development and continuous learning.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the education sector.
• Experience using a variety of accounting systems.
• Experience reviewing internal controls and recommending improvements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range.
• Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work remotely.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and building strong client relationships.