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

hireful agency; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Finance Manager as Deputy Head of Finance for a one-year fixed-term contract. This role involves managing payroll, producing financial reports, and leading a finance team, with a strong emphasis on improving financial processes. With a hybrid working model, you'll contribute to an organization that makes a significant societal impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive organization

Real responsibility and autonomy

Leadership development opportunities

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

• Manage end-to-end payroll, ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead a small finance team and drive improvements in payroll systems.

Skills

Payroll

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Excel

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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

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!