13 education jobs found

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...

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...

Job Title: Start Up Business Support Advisor Location: Sheffield/ Remote Rate: £140 to £150/ a day PAYE Duration: 12 months contract The Role We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware individual to join our team. In this role, you will assess the viability of business propositions by reviewing business plans and cash flow forecasts to support informed lending decisions. You will play an important part in guiding applicants through their finance application journey, providing advice, support, and clear communication from the initial application through to the final outcome. Key Responsibilities Assess business proposals by reviewing business plans and cash flow forecasts Support applicants throughout their finance application journey Provide guidance and advice to help applicants strengthen their applications Liaise with internal teams, including the Credit Team and Fraud Team, to ensure applications are processed efficiently Communicate directly with...

Interim Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Northamptonshire (2 days per month on site) Rate: £15-£20 per hour (DOE) Duration: 3-6 months Start: Immediate Overview of the Assistant Finance Business Partner role: Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Finance Business Partner to support a well‑established organisation in Northamptonshire on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands‑on finance professional who is available to start immediately. Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Finance Business Partner: Preparing and completing reconciliations Supporting forecasting and budget monitoring activities Liaising with budget holders and providing financial guidance Assisting with year‑end processes, including pulling together working papers Producing financial analysis to support decision‑making Working with Unit4 (Agresso) financial systemsRequirements for the Assistant Finance Business Partner:...

Location: Large Local Authority Contract: Interim Duration: Competitive, with potential extension Rate: £600 to £800 per day with some flex Start: ASAP Are you an experienced finance transformation leader with a strong track record in local government? We're recruiting for an exceptional interim professional to take on a unique dual remit as Strategic Head of Adults' and Children's Services (two roles, one for Children's and one for Adults), supporting a major council through a period of significant change. The Roles These are high‑impact strategic positions requiring deep insight into Adults' and Children's Services' financial landscapes. You will lead transformation activity across both directorates, shaping financial strategy, strengthening controls, and driving service improvement. Key responsibilities include: Leading financial transformation initiatives across Adults' and Children's Services Providing strategic financial leadership to senior stakeholders Supporting...

Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live. Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards. Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log, managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture. Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design...

Position:  Chief Finance Officer     Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00) Pay Rate: £ 420.00 Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Act as the statutory Section 151 Officer, ensuring the authority’s financial management complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior management and elected members. Lead the preparation, management, and monitoring of the organisation’s budget, financial planning, and financial strategy. Ensure strong financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Oversee financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance with public sector accounting standards. Provide expert financial advice to support policy decisions, service delivery, and organisational strategy. Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring effective...

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...

Finance Project Manager   Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 543.28 Per Day Job Reference: OR24898 Job Responsibilities Lead a range of strategic finance projects supporting the development of the new Authority. Work closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead to support key financial priorities and programme delivery. Ensure financial strategies, policies, systems, and processes align with the Authority’s Implementation Strategy. Manage project risks, dependencies, and timelines to ensure high-quality and transparent delivery. Lead projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with constituent councils for finance services including: General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking and Treasury functions Lead projects to determine and implement the financial implications of transferring services from existing organisations to the...

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a PIP 2 Investigator to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you have the skills and dedication to investigate offences that impact our community's most at-risk populations? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Public Protection Unit as a PIP 2 Investigator in Quedgeley, Gloucester! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £19.24 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Office Based) End Date: October 2026 Driving Required: Yes Police Vetting is require for this you must have been within the UK continuously for a minimum of 5 years About Us: Our Public Protection Unit is dedicated to ensuring safety and justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. We work across specialist teams focusing on Child Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, and safeguarding adults. Together, we strive to...

Finance Assistant Location: Ashford Salary: £15 per hour Contract Type: Temporary to permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, On-site Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Our client seeks a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support their finance team on a temporary - permanent basis. If you have strong Excel skills and can confidently handle manual spreadsheets, this could be your perfect role. Key Responsibilities: * Processing invoices and reconciliations * Managing heavily manual spreadsheets * Handling cash book transactions (advantageous) * Supporting the accounts team with purchase ledger tasks and credit control * Utilising Excel for financial data and reconciliations * Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial records Requirements: * A couple of years’ experience in Finance or a similar role * Strong Excel skills * Knowledge of accounts and reconciliations *...

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...