At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily finance operations and produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary.
- Company: Join a well-established care provider with over 35 years of service excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave and an enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.
- Other info: The position is office-based in Loughborough with occasional travel to services.
- Why this job: This role offers direct involvement in financial strategy within a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part qualified accountant with strong experience in finance management required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
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
Head of Account & Payroll employer: Job Search Place Limited
Located in Loughborough, this care provider has over 35 years of service excellence. Employees benefit from a supportive senior leadership team and opportunities for professional development. The organisation values compliance and financial integrity in its operations.
