Deputy Head of Finance

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: .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 or email .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.