8 education jobs found in Welwyn Garden City

SEND Finance Business partner (Education) Rate: £450 – £650 per day Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Oxfordshire based - Hybrid – approximately 2 days per month in the office Overview We are seeking an experienced SEND Finance Consultant to support strategic financial management within an education service. This role requires a specialist with extensive experience in SEND and High Needs funding who can drive financial reform and ensure compliance with national regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing, strengthening, and improving financial processes relating to SEND and High Needs services, while ensuring compliance with Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead and support SEND financial reform initiatives to improve sustainability and transparency of High Needs budgets. Provide expert financial oversight and guidance relating to Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding. Ensure compliance with...

Our client, an international consumer business based in London, is seeking an Interim Finance Operations Director to join the organisation on a 6-month ongoing contract. This role will sit at the centre of the operational leadership team, acting as the key link between Finance, the CFO, and senior leaders across Supply Chain and Logistics. The position will play a critical role in ensuring that operational decision-making across the supply chain, logistics and cost base is supported by strong financial insight, planning and performance management. Location: London (2-3 days p/w onsite) Contract length: 6 months ongoing Candidate Rate: £800-£1,00 per day (outside IR35) Start Date: April/May Key Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Operations Director Lead the operations finance agenda across the business, covering cost of goods, logistics and the broader operational cost base. Act as the key finance partner to the Director of Supply Chain and Director of Logistics,...

Interim Financial Accounting Lead (9-Month Contract) Location: University Campus (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accounting Lead to support a leading university through a critical financial reporting period. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work within a complex, multi-entity academic environment and play a key part in delivering a smooth and compliant year-end process. The Role You will lead and coordinate the university's year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Research, Faculties, and external auditors to strengthen controls, resolve technical accounting matters, and support the production of statutory accounts. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / SORP). Manage and coordinate the year-end timetable across...

Our client has a temporary position for a full time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initially expected to last 3 months. The role is hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with experience in a large complex organisation or higher education institution. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day to day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and...

Join Our Team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Duration: 1 month + Working Pattern: Full Time Hourly Rate: £14.00 - £15.38 Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the finance department by ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial records. Your tasks will include: Accounts Payable (AP): - Process and input supplier invoices and expense claims. - Maintain the Expense System (SAP Concur) and prepare domestic and international payment runs. - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any queries. Accounts Receivable (AR): - Monitor debtor accounts and pursue timely collections. - Maintain the...

Role Overview Our Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Finance Professional to join our central Business Partnering team on a temporary basis. This is a vital role supporting the Trust's head office operations through the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and supporting month-end processes. Key Responsibilities Budgeting & Forecasting: Update staffing forecasts within the Budgeting System (BPS). Financial Analysis: Maintain and update staff analysis files on a monthly basis. Payment Processing: Oversight and checking of monthly payment runs. Reconciliations: Perform detailed payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy across the Trust. Accounts Payable: Manage invoice checking and approval workflows. Reporting: Conduct expenditure and income analysis to support business partnering decisions. Month-End: Prepare and post month-end journals. Requirements Proven experience...

Position: ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate Location: Chertsey Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Overview of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate As an ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate, you will sit within the Tax and Financial Control team, supporting the delivery of Korea Sarbanes-Oxley (K-SOX) compliance and fraud risk management activities. Reporting to the Fraud and ICFR Senior Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audit processes, and enhancing fraud prevention frameworks across the organisation. Responsibilities of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate * Support end-to-end ICFR and K-SOX compliance processes, including control walkthroughs and testing. * Coordinate with internal and external auditors, supporting audit activities such as sample selection, evidence collection, and remediation tracking. * Monitor and report on control deficiencies, partnering with process owners to implement...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager – Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site – hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant – recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS OfficeDesirable: Oracle Public sector background preferredThe Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a...