Finance Team Leader

Location: Great Houghton

Finance Team Leader

Brackmills, Northampton

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:30pm, fully office based

Salary DOE

We are seeking a motivated and organised Finance Team Leader to join us here at ACS! You will provide day‑to‑day leadership and operational oversight of the Finance team to support the organisation’s continued growth.

This role ensures all finance and payroll processes run smoothly, deadlines are met, and the team is fully supported during peak periods. Acting as the first point of contact, the Finance Team Leader manages the Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrators while supporting and providing cover for the Head of Finance when required.

Representing the finance team you will support our Industrial, Professional Service and Managed Service divisions, to service our candidates, our clients and the business.

Meeting strict deadlines to stringent financial, regulation and governance expectations will also be a major focus of this role.

Key Duties:

Operational Finance & Payroll

Bank reconciliations completed accurately and on schedule.
Payroll administration including starters, leavers, deductions, compliance and reconciliations.
Credit control and debtor management, ensuring aged debt is minimised and followed up.
Purchase ledger processes including invoice entry, coding, approvals and supplier queries.
Processing of commission calculations for the permanent division.
Accurate and timely expenses processing in line with policy.
Raising, scheduling and managing payment runs.
Tax returns preparation and coding.
General accounts functions to support smooth operations as required.

Systems & Data

Updating and maintaining the CRM with accurate financial and customer data.
Data entry and management within Excel, including trackers, reconciliations and reporting sheets.
Ensuring strong financial controls, approval workflows and clear audit trails.
Reporting & Month-End
Supporting the creation of management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
Preparing Operational Board and Board reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
Contributing to continuous improvement of reporting formats and insights.

Leadership & Team Support

Daily prioritisation, workload planning and oversight of the Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrators.
Carrying out monthly 1-2-1’s with the team
Acting as the operational point of contact for all internal and external finance queries.
Ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
Supporting and covering the Head of Finance during periods of absence.

What we are looking for in a candidate:  
 You bring the skills, mindset and behaviours that enable success in a high‑pace, multi‑division finance environment:

Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, and Excel at intermediate level.
Methodical, organised, and meticulous attention to detail.
Clear and confident communication skills.
Adaptable and flexible – happy to own tasks, even outside the usual routine.
Strong ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
Self‑motivated, able to work on your own initiative.
Positive attitude and strong team player.
Previous experience in a similar finance supervisory, payroll or accounts role – essential.

Experience with Xero or Sage – desirable.

Experience with in a recruitment payroll or accounts function – desirable.
Good understanding of how the business operates and how your role fits within it