Deputy Head of Finance

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.

Candidate Criteria

• 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