Finance Team Lead in Oldham

Finance Team Lead / Oldham / Office based / £45-50k

We are working with an innovative, international manufacturing business as they look to appoint a new Team Leader to support the finance manager in overseeing finance and purchasing colleagues.

This award-winning employer has created a fantastic culture and working environment where support and collaboration are key.

The Finance Team Leader will :

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of transactional finance – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and cash book
• Prepare, review and post journals to the general ledger.
• Maintain the company’s fixed asset register.
• Support stocktakes to confirm inventory accuracy and correct system postings.
• Stay updated with ERP system and procedure updates
• Complete VAT returns
• Analyse and resolve data and system issues to ensure accurate financial information flow.
• Provide finance and system guidance to international offices via phone and email.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain appropriate stock availability / sourcing or arrange sourcing when required.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations.
• Monitor and ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are achieved.

Experience and skills :

• QBE or relevant qualification such as MAAT
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of transactional finance processes
• Previous experience of supervising colleagues
• Excellent ERP systems skills
• Interstate reporting
• Process improvement mindset
• Collaborative and adaptable team member

In return you will join a business that has been recognised for investing in colleagues with an enviable range of benefits such as study support, income protection, life insurance, enhanced statutory benefits such as mat / pat / adoption pay, flexible hours, wellbeing focus, on-site gym and more