Head of Account & Payroll
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- England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionHead of Finance
Location: Loughborough
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Accounts & Payroll to join a well-established care provider with over 35 years of service excellence. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of a large, multi-site organisation.
You will lead the finance function, ensure strong financial controls, and provide accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making across the Group. This is a hands-on, office-based role with occasional travel to services.
The Role
*Lead and manage all daily finance operations
*Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary
*Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll input, banking, and reconciliations
*Manage cashflow, credit control, and debt recovery
*Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (HMRC, pensions, reporting)
*Support budgeting and financial performance monitoring
*Lead year-end processes and liaise with external auditors
*Manage and develop the finance team
*Work closely with operational managers to improve financial understanding and cost control
What You’ll Need
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent experience)
*Strong experience in a senior accounts or finance management role
*Solid knowledge of management accounts, payroll, and financial reporting
*Experience managing multi-site finance operations
*Strong systems knowledge (Sage 200 & Sage 50 Payroll desirable)
*Excellent Excel and communication skills
*Experience leading and developing finance staff
Desirable:
*Experience in health or social care
*Understanding of Local Authority or NHS funding
*Experience improving finance systems and processes
What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to lead a key function within a growing organisation
*Direct involvement in financial strategy, reporting, and performance
*Supportive senior leadership team
*33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
*Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer
Location: Loughborough
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Accounts & Payroll to join a well-established care provider with over 35 years of service excellence. This is a key leadership role overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of a large, multi-site organisation.
You will lead the finance function, ensure strong financial controls, and provide accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making across the Group. This is a hands-on, office-based role with occasional travel to services.
The Role
*Lead and manage all daily finance operations
*Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary
*Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll input, banking, and reconciliations
*Manage cashflow, credit control, and debt recovery
*Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (HMRC, pensions, reporting)
*Support budgeting and financial performance monitoring
*Lead year-end processes and liaise with external auditors
*Manage and develop the finance team
*Work closely with operational managers to improve financial understanding and cost control
What You’ll Need
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent experience)
*Strong experience in a senior accounts or finance management role
*Solid knowledge of management accounts, payroll, and financial reporting
*Experience managing multi-site finance operations
*Strong systems knowledge (Sage 200 & Sage 50 Payroll desirable)
*Excellent Excel and communication skills
*Experience leading and developing finance staff
Desirable:
*Experience in health or social care
*Understanding of Local Authority or NHS funding
*Experience improving finance systems and processes
What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to lead a key function within a growing organisation
*Direct involvement in financial strategy, reporting, and performance
*Supportive senior leadership team
*33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
*Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer
Job number 3770533
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Company Details:
Time Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Time Recruitment is a UK leading recruitment company specialising in providing employers and job seekers with a tailored service. Since 2002, the comp...