Finance Team Lead - Xero & Process Improvement

ITSS Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment seeks a Finance Team Leader in St Albans to own the transactional finance function and drive accuracy across all ledgers. You will work with the Head of Finance and Management Accountant, guiding team members, improving processes, and delivering timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes hands-on finance capability, independent work, and collaboration to maintain clean financials and prepare for year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role with ownership of a function.
• Strong ability to produce financial reports and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own the transactional finance function, ensuring processes run smoothly and on time.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit preparation with documentation and working papers.
• Lead and guide Credit Controller and Finance Assistant on day-to-day queries.

Skills

Senior finance ownership

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

ConnectWise PSA

Job description

ITSS Recruitment seeks a Finance Team Leader in St Albans to own the transactional finance function and drive accuracy across all ledgers. You will work with the Head of Finance and Management Accountant, guiding team members, improving processes, and delivering timely financial insights.

The role emphasizes hands-on finance capability, independent work, and collaboration to maintain clean financials and prepare for year-end audits.