Finance Team Lead - Accounts Receivable

Location: South London

Job Title:

Finance Team Leader - Accounts Receivable
Sector:
Public Sector

Contract:

3-6 months+
Rate: £36.72 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern:
Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on site, remainder working from home

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Team Leader - Accounts Receivable to lead and deliver high-quality exchequer services within a large public sector organisation. You will take ownership of accounts receivable and income-related services, ensuring strong financial control, excellent performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and deliver all aspects of exchequer services to a high professional standard

Ensure timely income collection, debt management and recovery, meeting agreed KPIs

Oversee performance reporting to senior management

Ensure financial systems, processes and data are optimised, accurate and fit for purpose

Drive continuous improvement and modernisation of service delivery models

Resolve payment-related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Promote financial compliance and improve financial capability across service users

Manage and develop staff, including performance management and engagement

About You

Essential:
Public sector experience (local government or similar)

Strong knowledge of exchequer services, including accounts receivable and income control

Proven experience delivering financial performance in a large, complex organisation

Confident people manager with experience of leading and developing teams

Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy