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Head of Account & Payroll

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughborough

Expire in: 9 hours

Job Description

Head of Finance

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £60,(Apply online only)-£70,(Apply online only) 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

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