Job Information

Cameron James is delighted to be working with a highly successful and profitable manufacturing business in the Wakefield area in their search for an Accounts Team Leader.
Our client, a market leader with an enviable list of blue chip clients is looking for a self-motivated, proactive individual to lead their transactional finance team,
This is an interesting, varied and challenging role that would ideally suit a candidate who has extensive experience of working in a busy finance function, has managing a team and possesses the drive to mentor and continually improve colleagues. As the team is relatively small you will also be required to be “hands on” in terms of dealing with your own workload in addition to your managerial responsibilities.
If the above applies to you then please get in touch. This is a great opportunity to join a truly market leading business that continues to go from strength to strength.

Responsibilities:



• Day to day supervision of the Accounts team
• Responsible for Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger & Credit Control
• Accounts Assistants
• Payroll bureau management
• Ensuring all month end tasks and reports are produced in a timely manner
• Weekly, daily, monthly reports
• Oversee all month end processes
• Support other team members in the transactional processes
• Team training and development.

Key competencies:



• AAT Part Qualified or QBE
• Attention to detail, precise and meticulous
• An experienced candidate who has supervisory experience; and at least 5 years experience within an accounts environment
• Previous experience of working closely and supporting the department and Senior members of finance management team; working to and reporting on BSC’s
• Experience working with SAGE accounts is essential; working with SAGE 200 is desirable
• Working to tight deadlines you will be able to demonstrate ability to work on own initiative; oversee the transaction process; advise, support and develop team members; and work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Controller to ensure that all month end tasks and reports are produced in