Job Description
Deputy Head of Finance
Location: London
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months)
Rate: £57,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in office*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a charity in London for a Deputy Head of Finance to join the team on a 12 month FTC. The postholder will lead on payroll delivery, support the production of management accounts, maintain cash flow, and line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a candidate with a strong financial background and excellent team leadership skills.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries and liaise with external payroll providers.
* Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems and internal controls.
* Produce first-draft monthly management accounts with full balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
* Maintain and update forward-looking cash flow forecasts.
* Support the preparation of year-end management and statutory accounts.
* Work closely with the Head of Finance to provide timely and accurate financial reporting to Budget Holders.
* Manage, support, and develop the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant through supervision and appraisal.
* Contribute to delivering a 5-star service across the organisation.
CandidateCriteria
* CCAB Qualified Accountant with extensive experience
* Strong financial background with experience of leading a team
* Experience of management accounts and balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
* Experience of contributing to year-end and statutory accounts
* Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr