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Assistant Director of Finance

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
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

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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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