Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

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Accountancy Business Change Deputy Manager

Location: London

Sector: Public Sector

Ref: 8225

Rate: £317.96 PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)

Contract: 3 months

Hours: 35 per week

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.

Desirable Experience

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.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria, please send your CV, rate expectation (in line with the above) and confirmation of Right to Represent confirmation to: toni.coates@tclrec.com

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.

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Job Ref: RQ1792649

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