Job type
TemporaryLocation
North LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
17.63 – 20.71 depending on experience
Interim Team Leader required to oversee purchase and sales ledger team
The Opportunity
We are working with a respected organisation seeking an Interim Senior Finance Officer / Team Leader to support the Finance Manager in overseeing the day‑to‑day functions of a busy Finance Office. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for experienced finance professionals with strong team management skills and the ability to handle operational finance queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Day‑to‑day management of Finance Office operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Team leadership: allocating work, coaching, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews.
- Answering queries and resolving issues across finance functions, including sales ledger (SL) and purchase ledger (PL).
- Assisting with payment runs, including BACS processing, and checking financial information.
- Performing bank reconciliations and supporting balance sheet reconciliations.
- Validating and processing staff expenses in line with financial procedures.
- Assisting with pension administration.
- Supporting improvements in finance software usage.
- Updating and maintaining finance information on internal systems/intranet.
- Dealing with general queries from both internal and external contacts.
- Providing general assistance when required in the Finance Office.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from candidates who bring:
- Proven experience in finance operations and team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of SL, PL, reconciliations, and payment processes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise staff and external stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
- An education background in finance or accounting would be helpful.
Why Apply?
- January start date.
- Competitive interim rate.
- 3‑month contract with genuine potential to become permanent.
- Hybrid working available after training.
- Opportunity to lead a busy finance team and make a real impact.
What you need to do now
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