Salary: 25,000 40,000While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Hours: 37 hours per week, all year roundLocation: Client sites across Essex and surrounding areas, with some remote workingReporting to: Executive ConsultantSBM Services are part of Transforming Learning Group, a 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. Through our brands including turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft and more we deliver solutions that make schools more efficient, effective and innovative.SBM Services are looking for a confident and motivated School Finance Consultant (Senior Consultant) to join our team , supporting schools and academy trusts with highquality accountancy, business management and audit services. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, building strong relationships and providing practical, handson financial support within the education sector.Youll work primarily on client premises across the region, with the flexibility to complete some work remotely. No two days will be the same: youll be supporting daytoday accounting tasks, carrying out internal audits, producing financial reports, and helping schoolbased staff develop their own financial skills.What youll be doingYoull play a key part in delivering reliable, professional support to a portfolio of school and academy trust clients. Your work will include:Supporting daytoday accounting processes such as ordering, invoicing, bank reconciliations, journals and VAT returnsProviding guidance on budget preparation, monitoring and reportingAssisting with statutory financial returnsReviewing internal control systems and recommending improvementsSupporting mediumterm financial planningHelping produce management accounts and assisting with yearend account closureOffering responsive support via phone and email to resolve financial and business queriesDelivering internal audit services to help clients strengthen their financial processesTraining and developing schoolbased staff in accounting practicesThis is a varied role where youll be trusted to deliver highquality work, build excellent relationships and act as a valued extension of each schools team.About youWere looking for someone who is highly organised, confident working with financial information and able to build strong, productive relationships with clients. xjdpvnf You will bring:AAT qualification or equivalent (or working towards)Strong understanding of doubleentry bookkeepingExperience producing management accountsExperience in daytoday accounts processing and reconciliationsMonthend and yearend experienceGood IT skills, including Microsoft OfficeHigh levels of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational and timemanagement skillsA commitment to personal development and continuous learningDesirableKnowledge of the education sectorExperience using a variety of accounting systemsExperience reviewing internal controls and recommending improvementsHow you workWere looking for someone who brings professionalism, energy and a genuine care for the clients we support. You will:Work efficiently, delivering highquality work on timeBe flexible, adaptable and able to respond positively to changeBring a proactive, solutionfocused approach to challengesShare knowledge, collaborate with colleagues and build strong client relationshipsCommunicate openly, kindly and respectfullyDemonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence in your interactionsYoull be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, collaboration and care and were looking for someone who shares those values and is ready to contribute positively from day one.REF-(Apply online only)
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School Finance Consultant