Assistant Director of Finance
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £543.06 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, South West, EX1 1JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP229229CT1757-5293004-20032026 |
Summary
Assistant Director of Finance needed in Exeter
This is a temporary contract initially paying £14.27ph PAYE
The reference number is: 5293004
The successful candidate must be fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Hybrid working - expectation to attend office regularly
They will provide strategic leadership across the accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making.
Key elements of the role include:
- Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value
- Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting
- Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts
- Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
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