Deputy Head Of Finance

Deputy Head of FinanceSalary: £57,000 per annum
Contract: 1 Year Interim
Location: Hybrid – Minimum two days per week at:
Prison Advice and Care Trust
Homework Southfields
265–269 Wimbledon Park Road
London
SW19 6NW
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional evenings and weekends as required)

Are you a finance professional ready to lead, develop, and make a real impact?
Pact is seeking a skilled and motivated Deputy Head of Finance to join our mission-driven team. This is a pivotal role where you'll help shape and deliver a high-performing finance function, aligned with our values and focused on delivering exceptional service.

Key Purpose of the Role

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly payroll.
  
  
• Drive efficiencies and improvements in payroll operations in partnership with the Director of Finance & IT.
  
  
• Produce first-draft monthly management accounts, with supporting reconciliations.
  
  
• Maintain and forecast cashflow to support financial planning.
  
  
• Manage and support a small finance team (Finance Officer & Finance Assistant), fostering development and strong performance.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Finance to ensure budget holders receive timely, accurate financial reporting.
  
  

About You You are a confident finance leader with a strong background in payroll, financial reporting, and team management. You are organised, process-focused, and bring a solutions mindset to your work. You’ll be someone who thrives in a purpose-driven organisation and who shares our values of integrity, compassion, and commitment to social justice.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven payroll experience in a complex, fast-moving environment.
  
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems (Sage Intacct desirable).
  
  
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
  
  
• Experience working closely with HR and other internal stakeholders.
  
  
• Staff management experience.
  
  
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
  
  

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Cascade, IRIS, or similar systems.
  
  
• Payroll qualification and/or ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or working towards).
  
  

Why Pact? Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) is a values-led, forward-thinking organisation that works with some of the most marginalised people in society. We offer a collaborative, supportive culture, where your skills and ideas will be valued and your work will make a meaningful difference.

Our Benefits

• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (FTE)
  
  
• Contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Season ticket loan
  
  
• Access to Pact Academy for professional development
  
  
• Flexible and hybrid working
  
  
• Laptop, mobile phone, and home working equipment provided
  
  

To Apply or Find Out More
Contact: Lewis Ashcroft
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