Finance Accounting Consultant

2 weeks ago


Chelmsford Essex, United Kingdom Juniper Education Full time

Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech industry, your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you're developing cutting-edge educational technology, supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience, you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.
We look after you, so that you can look after our children.

Equipping everyone with the tools, intelligence, connections, and freedom to make informed decisions, recognised and respected by all.
Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential, thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
Innovation : Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.
To deliver a professional, customer facing financial management support service to school’s / academy’s / Multi Academy Trust’s across the country by remote access and onsite according to geographical location, that enhances their financial management by providing:
• Remote / on-site consultancy visits to support the customer’s finance function with expertise on financial management tasks as commissioned by the customer with regard to completion, assistance, guidance, checking, training and reviews. The expertise given will be in accordance with requirements relating to Schools Financial Value Standard, Academies Financial Handbook and Education Funding Agency updates, Essex Scheme of Financing Schools and Scheme of Delegation or the equivalent for the relevant local authority.
• Helpdesk facilities, to answer financial management queries from school / academy finance staff, Head teachers and Governors/Trustees.
• Independent examination/audit of school private fund accounts.
• Assist/deliver a range of finance training courses

Provide a high-quality service in accordance with the Department for Education’s requirements and those of the Service
• Managing an allocated portfolio of customers, ensuring all visit requests are accommodated including liaising with senior consultants for cover at peak times
• Local Authority or ESFA financial returns
• Budget preparation and Forward Financial Planning, including liaising with Headteachers/ Governors / Business managers using influencing and negotiating skills
• Budget monitoring, forecasting expenditure and cashflow
• Producing financial reports for governors / board of trustees
• One to one training of finance staff remotely / on-site
• Troubleshooting financial anomalies
• Year-end accounting system procedures and statutory returns
• Monthly bursar finance tasks i.e. reconciliation of funding, bank, payroll, and VAT claims
• Coding of revenue and capital expenditure in line with Consistent Financial Reporting (CFR)
• Transaction processing i.e. journals, virements, orders and invoices, petty cash, income, banking
• Accounting for school private fund
• Helpdesk consultant answering financial management queries (rota basis) • Assist with delivering Education Finance Support training course programme
• Independent examination/audit of school private fund accounts
• Keep abreast of changes in education and local government finance and share ideas and knowledge with others within Education Finance Support.
• Actively promote Education Finance Support services and achieve activity targets as set by the Service to maximise income generation
• Perform financial management reviews as required, producing professional post-visit reports of the assessment, detail findings and recommendations for consideration by client Senior leaders
• Responsible for personal development and active participation in own performance appraisal review meetings
• Accounting qualifications, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, AAT or similar
• And/or CIPFA's Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies
The following may be considered in lieu of a financial qualification:
• Certificate in School Business Management (CSBM)
• Diploma in School Business Management (DSBM)
• Considerable school’s financial experience at a responsible level.
Experience of school and academy financial software including PS Financials, FMS6 & SIMS, SAGE, ACCESS, RM, Civica, would be an advantage although training will be provided.



  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Juniper Education Full time

    Job Description Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Juniper Education Full time

    Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Noble Recruiting Ltd. Full time

    Finance Accounting Manager £40,000 to £50,000k PA DOE Chelmsford Must have SAGE 200 We are recruiting a Finance Accounting Manager to join our client based in Chelmsford. This is a management role where you will be responsible for 3 FTE and manage the finance function within this busy and customer-centric business. The ideal candidate will have...

  • Accounting Supervisor

    2 weeks ago


    Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

    Global Accounting Network are partnered exclusively with a successful and growing facilities company. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team for a 12 month contract as Maternity Cover. This role is based in the office 5 days a week, which will allow you to work closely with experienced accountants and give you exposure to the wider...

  • Accounting Supervisor

    2 weeks ago


    Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

    Global Accounting Network are partnered exclusively with a successful and growing facilities company. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team for a 12 month contract as Maternity Cover. This role is based in the office 5 days a week, which will allow you to work closely with experienced accountants and give you exposure to the wider...

  • Finance Broker

    1 month ago


    Chelmsford, United Kingdom EJ Finance Limited Full time

    About us: EJ Finance are a brokerage that specialises in Business funding for small to medium business. We are based in Chelmsford, Essex a 5-minute walk from the train station. Job Role: As a finance broker your roles will include - Calling customers that have made a real time website enquiry - Confirm the customers detail and see if we can help them -...

  • Junior Finance Broker

    1 month ago


    Chelmsford, United Kingdom EJ Finance Limited Full time

    About us: EJ Finance are a brokerage that specialises in Business funding for small to medium business. We are based in Chelmsford, Essex a 5-minute walk from the train station. Job Role: As a Junior finance broker your roles will include - Calling customers that have made a real time website enquiry - Confirm the customers detail and see if we can help...

  • Sales Associate

    1 month ago


    Chelmsford, United Kingdom EJ Finance Limited Full time

    About us: EJ Finance are a brokerage that specialises in Business funding for small to medium business. We are based in Chelmsford, Essex a 5-minute walk from the train station. Job Role: As a Sales Associate your roles will include - Calling customers that have made a real time website enquiry - Confirm the customers detail and see if we can help them -...


  • Chelmsford, United Kingdom Benefit Cosmetics Full time

    **Overview** **Calling all rule-breakers, innovators & fun-loving self-starters! Are you smart, sassy & scrappy? Do you love to laugh out loud? You’re just what we’re lookin’ for, Gorgeous!** We’re Benefit Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand-turned-prestige powerhouse under leading luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Founded in 1976 by...

  • Management Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

    Global Accounting Network are partnered exclusively with a successful and growing facilities company. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team for a 12 month contract as Maternity Cover. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join a supportive team in a varied role. This role is based in the office 5 days a week, which will...

  • Management Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

    Global Accounting Network are partnered exclusively with a successful and growing facilities company. They are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team for a 12 month contract as Maternity Cover. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone to join a supportive team in a varied role. This role is based in the office 5 days a week, which will...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Frankton Group Ltd Full time

    Frankton Group Ltd is a trusted partner in the field of security and risk management. We provide businesses, individuals, and organizations with the assurance that their assets are well protected. Our expertise lies in rigorous risk assessment, adaptability to emerging threats, and delivering exceptional service that adds value to our clients' investment in...


  • Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Frankton Group Ltd Full time

    Frankton Group Ltd is a trusted partner in the field of security and risk management. We provide businesses, individuals, and organizations with the assurance that their assets are well protected. Our expertise lies in rigorous risk assessment, adaptability to emerging threats, and delivering exceptional service that adds value to our clients' investment in...

  • Accountant - Finance

    1 month ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Quest Recruitment Ltd Full time

    We're a leading chartered accountancy firm, is looking to recruit a part qualified accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team based at their Chelmsford Office. Working to deliver a broad range of audit and accounts services to a range of business clients, this opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career. The ideal...

  • Property Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Bionic Services Limited Full time

    Job Title: Junior Sales Consultant Chelmsford (100% Office Based) We are Bionic, the UK’s number one business comparison and switching service. To do this, we combine world-class human service with smart technology and data. This means our tech-enabled experts can quickly match business owners with the best deals on their business essentials –...

  • Financial Accountant

    1 month ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Armstrong Knight Full time

    Taking immediate responsibility of the planned staged integration of Sage Eque II real time group management system (experience preferred, not essential) to support multiple independent trading companies in a rapidly growing contracting group. Liaising with the Finance Director throughout, taking day to day responsibility for system interrogation, testing...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Noble Recruiting Full time

    I am working with a local company who are searching for a Finance Manager to join their team. Customer satisfaction has been at the forefront of their business since 2002, providing high quality products to the area they operate in. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the day to day running of the finance function within the business. * Managing the...


  • Chelmsford, United Kingdom Advanced Resource Managers Limited Full time

    Finance Business Partner - Chelmsford (Hybrid/remote) - Permanent - £40,000-£47,000 ARM are delighted to be recruiting for one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK. Work collaboratively in supporting delivery of efficiency improvements and cost reduction plans **Responsibilities**: - Understanding all the financial assets,...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Frankton Group Ltd Full time

    Company Description Frankton Group Ltd is a trusted partner in the field of security and risk management. We provide businesses, individuals, and organizations with the assurance that their assets are well protected. Our expertise lies in rigorous risk assessment, adaptability to emerging threats, and delivering exceptional service that adds value to our...

  • Finance Manager

    1 week ago


    Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Frankton Group Ltd Full time

    Company Description Frankton Group Ltd is a trusted partner in the field of security and risk management. We provide businesses, individuals, and organizations with the assurance that their assets are well protected. Our expertise lies in rigorous risk assessment, adaptability to emerging threats, and delivering exceptional service that adds value to our...