Finance Team Leader - Flexible Hours (Basingstoke)

Mears Group PLC; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Descripción de la vacante

Mears Group in Basingstoke is seeking a Finance Team Leader to take ownership of team performance, financial accuracy, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring a compliant, customer‑focussed service. You will lead a team of finance professionals, oversee purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting, and drive improvement across end‑to‑end processes in a housing context.

The role requires accounting qualifications (AAT/ACCA or equivalent), strong Excel skills, and proven leadership,

Formación

• Experience in a finance department, ideally within housing, property services, or a similar environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, influence, and drive change.
• Strong analytical skills and experience producing accurate reports and statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and accurate record-keeping.
• Accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience managing escalations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of finance professionals including Finance Assistants, Administrators and a Business Apprentice.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily financial processes including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations.
• Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and take action to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
• Maintain accurate financial data and ensure compliance with audit, contractual, and regulatory standards.
• Implement effective escalation processes to resolve discrepancies or issues.
• Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, suppliers, and contractors.
• Encourage innovation and process improvement within the team.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance end-to-end processes.
• Support ad hoc projects and provide cover for colleagues when required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Finance

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Educación

Accounting qualifications (AAT/ACCA)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Descripción del empleo

Mears Group in Basingstoke is seeking a Finance Team Leader to take ownership of team performance, financial accuracy, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring a compliant, customer‑focussed service. You will lead a team of finance professionals, oversee purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting, and drive improvement across end‑to‑end processes in a housing context.

The role requires accounting qualifications (AAT/ACCA or equivalent), strong Excel skills, and proven leadership,