Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Head of Finance

Preston, England , United Kingdom

Accountancy jobs >> Accounting/Financial/Insurance

Negotiable

Permanent

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The Opportunity:

A legal firm in Preston are looking to appoint a new Head of Finance to take ownership of all accounting activities, leading a small team and providing strategic support to facilitate growth.
This credible organisation fosters a positive “people focused” culture where staff are valued at all levels.

Key Benefits and Reward:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra days gifted discretionally
• Annual bonus scheme
• Office based role with 1 day working from home
• BUPA healthcare
• Company pension
• Free on site parking
• Various funded social events
• Casual dress
• Charity and community involvement
• Company laptop provided

Your New Role as Head of Finance:

Reporting to Directors and leading a small accounts team, as Head of Finance duties will include:

• Production of management accounts including commentary and analysis
• Cash flow forecasting
• Preparation of budgets
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Variance analysis
• VAT returns
• Liaison with external stakeholders including HMRC and Auditors
• Preparing year end accounts
• Ongoing review of existing systems and processes, implementing improvements as necessary
• Ensuring regulatory compliance

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:

The successful candidate will be technically strong, proven in a similar number 1 finance role with staff management experience. A background in the legal sector with knowledge of SAR is desirable but not essential. You will be a collaborative worker with enthusiasm for the role and the drive to add value to the finance team and wider business.

have strong knowledge of the legal sector, proven in a number 1 finance role with staff management experience.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-172749
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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