Head of Finance

Morgan Law; Abbots Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial management and strategic advisory for linked charities. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000, hybrid working arrangement, and excellent benefits including pension and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Free DBS check

Occupational health provision

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Substantial financial and management accounting experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading and engaging with finance functions.
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting and audit planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports for both charities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of day-to-day financial activities.
• Maintain integrity of accounting and payroll systems.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial and management accounting experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong leadership

Technology proficiency

Job description

Head of Finance

Salary £55,000 - £60,000 pa plus excellent benefits.

Hybrid working / 3 days in Bristol office.

About Us

Freeways and Freeways Trust are linked local charities that support adults with learning disabilities. Freeways is a highly regarded provider offering a range of social care support services and Freeways Trust owns and manages a portfolio of properties which support the work of Freeways. Both charities are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills, and make links with their local community.

We provide support for up to 115 people across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire in accommodation based services and also individuals in their own homes and a small number of respite placements in South Gloucestershire. We also run other types of services including community day services, building based day services, hydrotherapy and warm water sessions in our own hydrotherapy pool, support to become self‑employed or look for employment, and support living.

The Role

• Prepare the monthly management accounts and associated report for both charities, providing high quality financial insight, analysis and advice to support informed decision making.
• Ensure the efficiency, accuracy and compliance of the day‑to‑day financial activities (including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cashbooks) for both Freeways and Freeways Trust.
• Maintain the integrity and ongoing development of the accounting and payroll systems, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner to enable the production of accurate financial information for the management of both charities.
• Deputise and work closely with the Finance Director playing a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of both Freeways and Freeways Trust, responsible for advising on financial strategies that align with the charities' objectives.

About you

• Be a qualified accountant with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team's priorities.
• Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and teams members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
• Enjoy using technology to make processes simpler and more efficient.

Benefits

• 35 days (pro‑rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme).
• Free parking on site.
• Family‑friendly/work‑life balance policies.
• Free DBS check every 3 years.
• Occupational health provision.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24‑hour access to a counselling and legal helpline.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.

For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw, our retained consultant on (phone number removed) or to apply send a CV and support statement to (url removed).

Closing date 1st February

Interview date 16th February