Finance Team Leader
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£34k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
RM Recruit are proud to be working with a third sector organisation based in Birmingham who are seeking a confident, Finance Team Leader on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a predominantly office-based role, with attendance required five days per week (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week) during the initial six-month probation period. Following successful completion of probation, there may be the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small finance team while remaining hands-on across key financial operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate and timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team.
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely invoicing and credit control.
* Manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time.
* Take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
* Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
* Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
* Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
* Provide support to the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a finance supervisory or team leader position.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
* AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not essential.
If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small finance team while remaining hands-on across key financial operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate and timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team.
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely invoicing and credit control.
* Manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time.
* Take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
* Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
* Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
* Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
* Provide support to the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a finance supervisory or team leader position.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
* AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not essential.
If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin
Reference: 225342962
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Finance Team Leader
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£34k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
RM Recruit are proud to be working with a third sector organisation based in Birmingham who are seeking a confident, Finance Team Leader on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a predominantly office-based role, with attendance required five days per week (Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week) during the initial six-month probation period. Following successful completion of probation, there may be the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small finance team while remaining hands-on across key financial operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate and timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team.
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely invoicing and credit control.
* Manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time.
* Take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
* Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
* Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
* Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
* Provide support to the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a finance supervisory or team leader position.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
* AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not essential.
If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small finance team while remaining hands-on across key financial operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate and timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop a small finance team.
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely invoicing and credit control.
* Manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time.
* Take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
* Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
* Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
* Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function.
* Provide support to the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a finance supervisory or team leader position.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
* AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not essential.
If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance operations, we encourage you to apply.
RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin
Reference: 225342962
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