Deputy Head of Finance
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Croydon, CR9 5BX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Head of Financeto start January 2027
Royal Russell School is seeking an experienced and ambitious finance professional to join our busy Finance team as Deputy Head of Finance.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in the leadership and development of the School's finance function, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and high-quality management information. You will oversee key areas including fees and credit control, payroll oversight, cashflow forecasting, VAT compliance and finance systems improvement, while also managing and developing two members of the Finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical expertise, advanced Excel skills and experience producing management accounts and financial analysis. The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative professional, capable of communicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.Experience within the education sector would be advantageous but is not essential.Hours are 37.5 per week, all year roundSalary is competitive and dependent on skills and experienceApplications should be submitted to HR by 9am on Monday, 26th October 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd November 2026
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.