Accounting Services Team Leader

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in collaboration with finance experts seeks an experienced Team Leader to oversee key financial service functions. The ideal candidate will manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash management, ensuring accurate financial transactions in accordance with policies. With options for hybrid working, this position offers significant benefits, including generous leave and career development opportunities. This role is contract-based until December 31, 2027.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Rental deposit scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in financial services across relevant areas.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls.
• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial transactions and services.
• Provide strategic leadership across accounting service functions.
• Drive continuous process improvements and manage team members.

Skills

Financial services experience

Knowledge of financial controls

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience supervising staff

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 Role

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

• Deliver accurate and timely financial transactions and services in line with policies.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across key accounting service functions supporting team leads to ensure robust financial controls.
• Drive continuous process improvements and manage team members effectively.

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.

Contract

The 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.

Hybrid Working

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Contact

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