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 Group’s 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 we’ll reach out to discuss next steps.