Finance Manager - Payroll & Management Accounts - NFP 1yr FTC

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established growing NFP seeks an experienced Finance Manager to act as Deputy Head of Finance. You will manage payroll, produce management accounts, and support financial planning in a supportive environment, contributing to a significant social cause with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive organisation

Role with real responsibility and autonomy

Development of leadership skills

Hybrid working for better work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong experience with payroll, management accounting, and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and pensions.
• Confident managing or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the payroll process and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Lead and develop a small finance team.

Skills

Payroll

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Growing NFP seeks a Finance Manager to join them as Deputy Head of Finance initially on a 1 year FTC but with longer term plans when further funding secured. Its a great organisation that adds real value to society that is central to current government plans. They seek someone confident managing payroll, producing management accounts, and leading a small finance team. If this is you this could be this could be your perfect next step.

Role - Deputy Head of Finance - aka FInance Manager, Payroll Manager, Management Accountant

Salary - to 57K

Location - Peckham, SE London 2 days a week in the office 3 days WFH
What you ll be doing:

• Own the payroll process: Manage end-to-end payroll and ensure everything is accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.
  
• Produce monthly management accounts: Full P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Manage cash flow forecasts: Keep the financial planning on track.
  
• Support year-end accounts: Get involved in statutory reporting and audit preparation.
  
• Work with budget holders: Provide accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.
  
• Lead a small finance team: Manage, support, and develop two team members.
  
• Drive improvements: Bring new ideas to enhance payroll systems, controls, and reporting.
  

What we re looking for:

• Strong experience with payroll, management accounting, and financial reporting.
  
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and pensions.
  
• Confident managing or supervising staff.
  
• Strong Excel and finance system skills.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving ability.
  
• A proactive, collaborative approach with great communication skills.
  

What s in it for you:

• Join a friendly, supportive organisation that genuinely makes a difference.
  
• Take on a role with real responsibility and autonomy.
  
• Develop your leadership skills and progress your finance career.
  
• Hybrid working for better work-life balance.
  

Interested? Please send your cv for a swift response!