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Finance Consultant

Addlestone Temporary £400 - £500 per day View Job Description
The Finance Consultant will be a pivotal figure in the school's finance department, ensuring robust financial management, strategic planning, and efficient system utilisation. This role requires a dynamic professional with a broad skillset to manage daily financial operations, guide system implementation, and ensure compliance with all relevant financial and HR regulations.
  • Part time Interim Finance Consultant - Surrey Independent school
  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

About Our Client

Well known Surrey based Independent School is seeking a part time interim Finance Consultant to join them on an initial 3 month basis.

Job Description

  • Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Planning: Develop, implement, and maintain accurate cash flow models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and ensure liquidity.
  • VAT Compliance: Manage all aspects of VAT, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations relevant to an independent school setting.
  • HR and Payroll Integration: Oversee the financial integration of HR and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
  • NetSuite System Implementation: Play a key role in the implementation and optimisation of the NetSuite ERP system, serving as a subject matter expert and facilitating a smooth transition from existing systems.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pensions: Administer and advise on salary sacrifice pension schemes, ensuring correct processing and compliance.
  • Management and Financial Accounting: Deliver high-quality management accounts and financial reports, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and providing insightful analysis to senior leadership.
  • Budgeting and Monitoring: Support the annual budget setting process and provide in-year monitoring and adjustments as needed.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.



The Successful Applicant

· ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

· Previous Education or Charity sector working experience

  • System Knowledge: Proven experience with ERP systems, specifically NetSuite implementation or high-level use.
  • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cash flow forecasting, VAT, and payroll processes.
  • Sector Experience: Prior experience within an educational setting, particularly an independent school, is highly desirable.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £400 to £500 per day
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the Not For Profit sector.
  • Temporary role offering flexibility and professional growth.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment in Surrey.



If you are ready to bring your financial expertise to a rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Richard Latham
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6901474
Phone number
+44 193 226 4116

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Addlestone
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Richard Latham
Consultant phone
+44 193 226 4116
Job reference
JN-122025-6901474