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 professional development.
- 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 42750 - 52250 £ 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 transactional 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 transactional 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 work are actioned within agreed SLAs 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
Join a well-established organisation renowned for its excellence in the automotive sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Team Leader, you will benefit from structured career progression and development opportunities while leading a high-performing Purchasing team. With a strong focus on coaching and mentoring, you'll play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
