Deputy Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join a purpose-led organisation, taking responsibility for day-to-day finance operations and supporting a small team.

Position: Deputy Finance Manager
Salary: £33,635 rising incrementally to £37,035
Location: Southend on Sea
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 21st October 2026

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a varied and responsible role within a values-led organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and overseeing two Accounts Assistants, you will help maintain accurate accounting records through to trial balance, ensure robust financial controls and support the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices, approvals and supplier queries
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and completing reconciliations
• Assisting with weekly BACS payment runs
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations and monitoring cash balances
• Supporting weekly cashflow production and monitoring
• Administering staff debit cards and posting transactions
• Preparing and posting journals to the P&L and balance sheet
• Producing financial reports using QuickBooks and Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
• Overseeing two Accounts Assistants and providing day-to-day guidance and support
• Assisting with audit queries and providing cover for the Head of Finance when required
• Ensuring finance policies and financial controls are consistently followed

About you

You will be AAT Level 4 qualified, studying towards the qualification, hold an equivalent qualification or have significant relevant experience (QBE).

You will have strong hands-on finance experience and be comfortable working autonomously whilst also contributing as part of a collaborative team.

Previous experience using QuickBooks and QuickBooks reporting is essential, along with experience of maintaining financial controls.

Highly organised and detail-focused, you will be able to prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.

Experience within charity finance or a multi-property environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

About the organisation

You will be joining a purpose-led organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and putting people at the heart of its work.

The organisation values integrity, clear and kind communication, professional accountability, learning and purposeful leadership. It is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Deputy Finance Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Senior Finance Officer, Senior Accounts Officer, Finance Supervisor, Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Team Leader or Accounts Supervisor.