Interim Senior Finance Consultant (Education Sector)
Indispensable :Senior
About the company
School in West Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced and qualified finance professional to provide short-term support with a critical audit preparation project.
Your tasks
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance specialist with a strong education sector background who can quickly integrate into the team and ensure financial records are fully prepared for audit review.
Working closely with the finance team, you will support the school with audit preparation activities and the completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all financial information is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
- Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for audit.
- Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation issues.
- Produce working papers and audit schedules.
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and appropriately supported.
- Support year-end financial processes and audit-related activities.
- Identify areas for process improvement and strengthen financial controls where appropriate.
- Liaise with key stakeholders to gather and validate financial information.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Significant experience within the education sector, including Schools, Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, or Universities.
- Proven experience supporting audit preparation and external audit processes.
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver results within a short timeframe.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Experience working on interim assignments.
- Knowledge of education sector financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Experience with education finance systems.
How to apply
Alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi or Neil Burton at Reed Reading Office
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Position Details
- Job Title: Interim Senior Finance Consultant
- Contract Type: Temporary / Interim
- Rate: £250 per day