Finance Team Leader Accounts Receivable

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Finance Team Leader for Accounts Receivable. This role involves leading a team to ensure efficient financial processes and maintain robust controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in local government finance, team management, and a strong understanding of financial systems. Responsibilities include debt management, performance monitoring, and delivering high-quality stakeholder services. The position offers a competitive contract within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in local government or public sector.
• Experience managing teams and delivering training.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable function.
• Ensure timely collection of income and debt management.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior-level experience in local government

Team management and performance coaching

Advanced finance systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Project management experience

Customer service focus

CCAB qualification or study

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Finance systems (e.g., Mosaic)

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 12/01/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Lambeth

Province Lambeth

Postal Code SE1

Job Description

1 month contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Finance Team Leader – Accounts Receivable (PO4) for the London Borough of Lambeth will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable function within the Council’s Exchequer Services.
• The role is responsible for ensuring efficient financial processes, maintaining robust financial controls, and delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• The post holder will lead a team of up to 10 staff, proactively drive continuous improvement, and support the Head of Exchequer Services in delivering a professional, data-driven, customer-focused finance service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Deputise for the Head of Exchequer Services as required.
• Lead, develop, and manage a proactive team, promoting ownership, accountability, and collaborative working.
• Ensure timely collection of income, debt management, billing, and payment processes.
• Maintain financial controls in line with statutory requirements, Council policies, and internal/external audit expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with senior management, services, suppliers, and internal colleagues to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, process redesign, and automation to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor and report performance indicators, ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory regulations.
• Coach and develop team members, ensuring the effective use of financial systems and adherence to best practice.
• Act as a point of contact for complex financial queries, providing technical expertise, advice, and training to end users.
• Manage recruitment, performance reviews, and professional development for the team.
• Support the Council in achieving excellent customer service and operational efficiency within Exchequer Services.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven senior-level experience in local government or public sector exchequer services, including accounts receivable, billing, collections, and income control.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, and engagement.
• Advanced knowledge of finance systems (including purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, and aligned modules such as Mosaic) and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of statutory financial controls, procurement legislation, VAT law, and local government financial regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in project management, business process redesign, change management, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track record of delivering high standards of customer service with tact and diplomacy.
• CCAB qualified (or equivalent) or actively studying towards a relevant CCAB qualification.
• Ability to work with data to drive decision-making and service improvement.