Finance Team Leader Accounts Receivable

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 36 - 36

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1 month contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Finance Team Leader Accounts Receivable (PO4) for the London Borough of Lambeth will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable function within the Councils Exchequer Services.

The role is responsible for ensuring efficient financial processes maintaining robust financial controls and delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will lead a team of up to 10 staff proactively drive continuous improvement and support the Head of Exchequer Services in delivering a professional data-driven customer-focused finance service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Deputise for the Head of Exchequer Services as required.

Lead develop and manage a proactive team promoting ownership accountability and collaborative working.

Ensure timely collection of income debt management billing and payment processes.

Maintain financial controls in line with statutory requirements Council policies and internal/external audit expectations.

Build strong working relationships with senior management services suppliers and internal colleagues to support decision-making.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives process redesign and automation to maximise efficiency.

Monitor and report performance indicators ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory regulations.

Coach and develop team members ensuring the effective use of financial systems and adherence to best practice.

Act as a point of contact for complex financial queries providing technical expertise advice and training to end users.

Manage recruitment performance reviews and professional development for the team.

Support the Council in achieving excellent customer service and operational efficiency within Exchequer Services.

Skills/Experience:

Proven senior-level experience in local government or public sector exchequer services including accounts receivable billing collections and income control.

Demonstrable experience managing teams including recruitment performance management coaching and engagement.

Advanced knowledge of finance systems (including purchasing accounts payable general ledger and aligned modules such as Mosaic) and MS Office applications (Excel Word Outlook).

Strong understanding of statutory financial controls procurement legislation VAT law and local government financial regulations.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.

Experience in project management business process redesign change management and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Track record of delivering high standards of customer service with tact and diplomacy.

CCAB qualified (or equivalent) or actively studying towards a relevant CCAB qualification.

Ability to work with data to drive decision-making and service improvement.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 23/01/2026 @17:00.

Hours: 35 per week.

Required Skills:

Proven senior-level experience in local government or public sector exchequer services including accounts receivable billing collections and income control. Demonstrable experience managing teams including recruitment performance management coaching and engagement. Advanced knowledge of finance systems (including purchasing accounts payable general ledger and aligned modules such as Mosaic) and MS Office applications (Excel Word Outlook). Strong understanding of statutory financial controls procurement legislation VAT law and local government financial regulations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. Experience in project management business process redesign change management and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Track record of delivering high standards of customer service with tact and diplomacy. CCAB qualified (or equivalent) or actively studying towards a relevant CCAB qualification. Ability to work with data to drive decision-making and service improvement.

Required Education:

CCAB qualified (or equivalent) or actively studying towards a relevant CCAB qualification.

1 month contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Finance Team Leader Accounts Receivable (PO4) for the London Borough of Lambeth will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable function within the Councils Exchequer Services. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient financial processes m...