Finance Team Leader: Lead, Improve & Report

eTeach UK Limited; Accrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Sick pay enhancements

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Family friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services advertises a Finance Team Leader role based at Accrington & Rossendale College. You will lead a busy finance team, drive process improvements, and support budget holders with accurate management information across the College Group.

The role emphasizes financial control, system improvements, and timely reporting. Travel between sites may be required. AAT/CIPFA or equivalent and robust Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at C/4 or above.
• AAT qualification or CIPFA status or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience developing and monitoring financial systems.
• Experience supervising and motivating others.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Finance team workload, set priorities and ensure coverage.
• Coordinate banking, journals, direct debits, payments and month-end across three companies.
• Authorize journals and requisitions with proper coding and evidence.
• Support budget holders with management accounts and training.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Develop financial reports and improve controls and efficiency.

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

AAT qualification or equivalent (e.g., CIPFA)

3+ years experience in financial administration systems

Experience supervising others

MS Office, especially Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services advertises a Finance Team Leader role based at Accrington & Rossendale College. You will lead a busy finance team, drive process improvements, and support budget holders with accurate management information across the College Group.

The role emphasizes financial control, system improvements, and timely reporting. Travel between sites may be required. AAT/CIPFA or equivalent and robust Excel skills are essential.