Team lead (Financial Transactions)

The Home Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance team is seeking a highly organized Team Leader (Finance Transactions) to oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of transactional finance experience, including leadership duties. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, and mentoring finance professionals. This role emphasizes process improvement and collaboration within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Values-led culture

Mentoring team of finance professionals

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent experience in a transactional finance role.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory position is preferred.
• Experience with accounting packages such as Sage 200.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP and AR team with clear workload distribution.
• Support professional development through coaching and training.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Team management

Knowledge of Sage 200

Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)

Coaching and mentoring

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Part-Qualified status in ACCA or CIMA

Job description

IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Team Leader (Finance Transactions) to join our global finance team. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while fostering a culture of continuous development and process improvement.

What you’ll get from us

• A chance to develop your career within an award-winning creative agency.

• A values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and supported.

• The opportunity to lead and mentor a team of four dedicated finance professionals.

• A collaborative environment where you will work proactively with the wider business to improve essential workflows.

• A people-first environment where we challenge, grow, and deliver together.

The role

As our Team Leader (Finance Transactions), you will report to the Financial Director and manage a team consisting of three Accounts Payable and one Accounts Receivable professional. You will ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and on time while serving as a champion for operational excellence and process improvement across client and supplier onboarding.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the AP and AR team to ensure an equitable distribution of workload and clear daily priorities.

• Supporting professional development through regular coaching, training, and 1-to-1s while acting as a final point of escalation for queries. Preparing supplier payments in line with credit terms.

• Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately within the Financial System and consistently meet all month-end posting deadlines.

• Overseeing correct VAT treatment and record‑keeping for Sales, Purchases, and Expenses.

• Establishing and maintaining robust processes for client and supplier onboarding, including credit checks and fraud prevention.

What we’re looking for

• At least 5 years of recent experience in a transactional finance role with ideally 1–2 years in a supervisory position.

• AAT Level 4 qualification or Part‑Qualified status in ACCA or CIMA.

• In‑depth knowledge of Sage 200 or similar accounting packages and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and manage a team while leading by example.

Our values at IMA

We’re curious. We challenge. We commit. These principles shape how we work — with each other, with clients, and with the world.

Apply now

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If this Team lead (Financial Transactions) role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.