Accounting Services Team Leader

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Team Leader to oversee core financial operations within the University of Cambridge Finance Division. The role entails managing Accounts Payable, Receivable, Cash Management, and Helpdesk teams, ensuring timely financial service delivery and robust controls. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial services along with supervisory experience. This position allows for hybrid working and offers a robust benefits package, including 36 days annual leave and a defined benefits pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension scheme

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Rental deposit scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance related services, particularly in Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Supervisory experience required to coordinate team operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core financial operations within the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial transactions.
• Support process improvements across accounting functions.

Skills

Financial services experience

Knowledge of financial controls

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Pure are delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge Finance Division as they continue on an exciting Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT) Project which is highly significant and will have a University-wide impact. The project forms part of an overall Finance Transformation Programme (FTP).

Team Leader Positions

The Finance Division are seeking three Team Leaders to make an impact across the key financial service functions.

Accounting Services Team Leader

The Accounting Services Team Leader is responsible for managing the delivery of core financial operations across the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and Helpdesk teams as required. The role ensures the accurate and timely delivery of financial transactions and services in line with policies.

Responsibilities include strategic and operational leadership across the key accounting service functions, supporting the team leads in ensuring robust financial controls, driving process improvements and managing team members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in financial services across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management or finance helpdesk
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, excellent organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and finance systems
• AAT qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating operations

This position will be offered on a contract basis until 31st December 2027.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Rental deposit scheme

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The arrangement is subject to change and will not form part of the contractual terms of the role.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

To discuss this position in more detail please contact Kathryn Van Wyk at Pure Cambridge or apply below.