Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Deputy Head of Finance 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.

Key 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.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who: Has proven experience in payroll, management accounting, and financial reporting. Understands payroll regulations and pension administration. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Has experience managing or supervising finance staff. Is confident using financial systems and Excel. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively across teams. Has a commitment to Pact's mission and values.

Why Join Pact?

Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people's lives. Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Develop your leadership skills in a strategic finance role. Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting role please complete an application form by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.

Organisation:

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner's children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focuses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including from people with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).


This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 5 -year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment).