Assistant Director of Finance Location: Devon Contract: Temporary (12-months initial) Salary: £700 per day umbrella // £615.69 per day PAYE Inclusive // £549.38 per day PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Devon for an Assistant Director of Finance to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to provide strategic leadership across the accountancy management teams, safeguarding financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of medium and long-term financial planning, including revenue, capital strategy, and reserves Oversee statutory accounting processes, including budget setting, monitoring, and production of the Statement of Accounts Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, legislation, and accounting standards, maintaining strong relationships with external audit Drive continuous improvement in financial governance, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and value for money Candidate Criteria Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in public sector or local authority finance Strong leadership background with experience managing large, multi-disciplinary finance teams In-depth knowledge of local government finance regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex financial information clearly If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@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.