Accounts Receivable Team Lead (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join their Belfast team. This newly established role offers the chance to shape processes and drive performance improvements within a dynamic, international business environment. The ideal candidate will bring 2-3 years of finance or credit control experience, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. With a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity for career progression and professional development. Join a team where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Based Bonus

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Market-Leading Benefits Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in finance or credit control with leadership duties.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in managing accounts receivable operations.
• Oversee workload distribution and provide guidance on escalated queries.
• Manage debt recovery and aged receivables processes.

Skills

Finance Management

Credit Control

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Team Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IT Proficiency

Job description

Accounts Receivable Team Lead (Belfast, Hybrid)

Are you an experienced finance professional seeking your next challenge in Belfast City Centre?
VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with a global organisation that is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join their expanding Belfast team. This is a newly established position, offering the chance to shape the role and drive improvements in process and performance.

What You'll Get

To attract top talent, the company offers a highly attractive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus

• Hybrid working arrangement (office and home-based)

• Market-leading benefits package

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, international business environment

• Career progression opportunities and professional development

• Enhanced employer pension contributions

The Client

VANRATH is proud to support this global professional services firm, headquartered in Belfast City Centre. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are investing in leadership roles to strengthen their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of that growth and make a real impact.

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a finance or credit control role with supervisory or leadership duties

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall IT proficiency

• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead a high-performing team

What You'll Do

As Accounts Receivable Team Lead, your core responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Finance Manager in managing the daily operations of the accounts receivable team

• Collaborating with other team leaders to create and implement structured training and development plans

• Overseeing the distribution and prioritisation of workloads across the team

• Providing guidance and support on escalated queries and complex customer accounts

• Holding regular one-to-one meetings with team members to drive performance and development

• Playing a key role in managing debt recovery, aged receivables, and escalation processes

For more information on this role, or to explore other Accountancy & Finance opportunities across Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Chanel Gillen in confidence.