Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd in London seeks an experienced Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager to join the Housing & Safer Communities Accountancy Team. Role covers statutory compliance, budget management and strategic financial planning within a large local authority.

The role is part of a wider team supporting Accountancy Business Change Managers; 3-month contract with hybrid pattern (2 days on-site). Applicants should meet the CCAB requirements and show leadership in a changing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in local government finance and frontline council services.
• Knowledge of HRA accounting and, if possible, capital accounting.
• Proven ability to identify risks and drive positive change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability and evidence-based decision making.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational delivery of financial services within your area.
• Ensure procedures comply with statutory Section 151 responsibilities and current law.
• Assist in managing and developing the service at an operational level.
• Collaborate across the Council and with external partners to monitor financial performance.
• Provide clear financial commentary to support senior management decisions.
• Analyse complex financial issues and develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Support senior managers in driving efficiency and improving reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement, strong controls and high professional standards.

Skills

Local government finance

HRA accounting

capital accounting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical capability

CPD commitment

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Location: London

Sector: Public Sector

Ref: 8225

Rate: £317.96 PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)

Contract: 3 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Hybrid Working: 2 days per week on site once fully embedded

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager to join a large London local authority within their Housing & Safer Communities Accountancy Team.

This role is one of eight positions supporting the Accountancy Business Change Managers in delivering professional financial management across the Council. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory compliance, driving operational improvements, and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

The successful candidate must meet the full requirements of the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operational delivery of financial services within your designated area, ensuring alignment with legislation, Council policy and the medium-term financial strategy.
• Ensure financial procedures and practices remain compliant with statutory Section 151 responsibilities and reflect current legislation and best practice.
• Assist the Accountancy Business Change Manager in managing and developing the service at an operational level, including oversight of staff where required.
• Work collaboratively across the Council and with external partners to monitor financial performance, identifying issues that may materially impact the Council’s financial position.
• Provide clear, evidence-based financial commentary and advice to support senior management decision-making.
• Analyse complex financial issues and develop practical, innovative solutions that support effective budget management and service improvement.
• Support senior managers in driving efficiency, improving performance reporting, and strengthening strategic financial planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, promoting innovation, strong internal controls, and high professional standards across the service.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

• A strong background in Local Government finance, ideally with knowledge of frontline council services, HRA accounting and (desirable) capital accounting.
• Proven ability to identify risks, challenge existing processes constructively, and drive positive change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability, sound professional judgement and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability, comfortable working in a changing environment and stepping into leadership responsibilities when required.
• CCAB qualification or equivalent professional experience with ongoing CPD.
• Experience developing financial strategies and engaging senior leaders to drive implementation.
• Experience managing and motivating staff within a complex organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across boundaries and with external partners.
• Commercial acumen and experience delivering value-for-money improvements.