Head of Account & Payroll

Head 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