Deputy Head of Finance

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in London is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance for a fixed-term role. The ideal candidate will manage payroll, support financial reporting, and lead the finance team, contributing to the organization’s financial success. This hands-on position requires a CCAB qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management and team leadership.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance and management.
• Experience with management accounts, balance sheet, and P&L reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process ensuring accuracy.
• Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Support team development through supervision and appraisals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Payroll Management

Communication Skills

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

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: [e-mail]

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 01772 208969 or email [e-mail]
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.