Director of Finance / Finance Manager / Internal Group Accountant

Job description

365 People are recruiting for a Director of Finance / Finance Manager / Internal Group Accountant to join our Head Office team in Leicester.

Location: Leicester (Office-Based)
Company: 365 People Group
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Reports to: Group Directors

About Us

365 People Group is a fast-growing, multi-sector and location recruitment business experiencing exceptional year on year expansion. Now at £10m net turnover, we have ambitious plans to scale 10 X and are seeking a high-calibre finance leader to support and accelerate this journey.

365 People Group is made up of multiple recruitment businesses including 365 People, Engineering @ 365 and Fresh @ 365, We require a commercially minded, technically strong Finance Leader to take ownership of the Groups financial management and future strategy.

The Role

This is a pivotal, office-based position for an experienced and qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). You will lead the finance function across the Group, oversee financial operations, and act as a strategic partner to the Directors.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in recruitment finance, high-volume payroll, and financial leadership in a growing, entrepreneurial business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Management

• Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting across all business units.
• Produce management accounts, P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasting, and board-level financial insight.
• Support strategic growth projects, including business modelling, investment planning, and operational optimisation.

Operational Finance

• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and invoice factoring partners.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements.

Payroll & Recruitment Finance

• Oversee and support the payroll team, ensuring accurate processing of up to 1,000 weekly payroll transactions.
• Ensure smooth financial operations across recruitment billing, margin management, timesheets, and credit control.
• Implement best practice processes for a high-volume recruitment environment.

Team Leadership

• Provide hands-on leadership to the finance and payroll teams.
• Foster continuous improvement, professional growth, and a positive team environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within the recruitment sector.
• Strong understanding of banking, invoice finance, and cashflow management.
• Experience managing payroll teams and high-volume payroll cycles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, advise, and collaborate at board level.
• Commercially astute, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-growth environment.
• Ambition, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

What We Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function of a rapidly scaling business.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with direct influence on growth strategy.
• Long-term progression and development opportunities as the Group expands.

If this opportunity sounds right for you, apply today and well reach out to discuss next steps.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£55,000 Per Month

Published at

25-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English