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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority based in East Midlands, are looking for an experienced School Financial Advisor to join their team and play a crucial role within their Education Finance operations.   

Position: School Financial Advisor
Rate: £21.80 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (April 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite 

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare & evaluate annual school budgets in accordance with the school’s development plan, through the provision of income & expenditure projections, using current information, legislation and historic spend patterns.
• Maintenance, control & monitoring of computer finance accounts & other related records to ensure that these meet with the requirements of the Local Management of Schools Scheme of Delegation and the appropriate financial regulations for a number of schools & colleges.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly detailed and complex financial reports & analysing data for the purpose of budget tracking for budget managers, headteachers/principals and for governors’ meetings.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Finance Qualification Equivalent to NVQ Level 4, Bookkeeping or accounting experience and ideally experience working in school finance and a Diploma in School Business Management would be desirable.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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