Finance Team Lead

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