Finance Team Lead in Leeds

Finance Team Lead in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 25425 - 31075 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the finance team in processing transactions and managing accounts.
  • Company: Tech-focused business in South Leeds with a dynamic work environment.
  • Benefits: Potential for permanent position, supportive team, and career growth.
  • Other info: Office-based role with opportunities for change management initiatives.
  • Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact in finance.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years of finance team lead experience and strong understanding of finance systems.

The predicted salary is between 25425 - 31075 Β£ per year.

We are working with a Tech focused business in South Leeds who are looking to recruit a Finance Team Lead for an initial 12-month FTC.

Leading on the end-to-end transnational processing function; the successful candidate will oversee credit control, accounts and sales ledger ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier and customer invoices, collections, and all financial transactions.

This fully office-based role is a new opportunity and therefore could lead to a permanent post; key duties will include;

  • Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and payment runs
  • Ensure invoices are accurately coded
  • Monitor aged creditor balances
  • Resolve disputed items
  • Maintain supplier account reconciliations
  • Oversee cash posting and allocation activities
  • Ensure customer accounts are reconciled
  • Resolve customer account queries promptly
  • Manage collection strategies to maximise cash flow
  • Monitor debtor ageing
  • Manage daily transnational workloads across AP, SL, and Credit Control.
  • Monitor team productivity
  • Support change management initiatives

This varied team lead role will see the successful candidate take a general overview of the finance department, supported by a Finance Manager and FD, you will ensure high volumes of worked are actioned within agreed SLA's as well as having a strong understanding of Credit Control/ Accounts Payable and Sales Ledger to ensure wider support.

  • The successful candidate will have;
  • Minimum of 2 years finance team lead exposure
  • Strong understanding of AP/Credit Control and Sales Ledger
  • Strong understanding of finance systems
  • Proficient in all MS Office packages
  • Excellent supervisory experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong finance all-rounder who is looking for a new challenge within a great team setting.

Please send your CV for review, if you have not heard from us within a 7-day period, your application has been unsuccessful.

Finance Team Lead in Leeds employer: Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd Careers

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Contact Details:

Lucy Walker Recruitment Ltd Careers Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Team Lead in Leeds

Credit Control
Accounts Payable
Sales Ledger
Financial Transaction Processing
Supplier Invoice Processing
Payment Runs
Account Reconciliation