Finance Team Leader

Utopian Professional Recruitment are delighted to be recently appointed to work in partnership with an incredible client who is looking to recruit a Finance Team Leader / Supervisor to join their team on a full time basis. Please Note: This will be a fixed term contract to cover maternity.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• You will support a team of 9 finance staff taking responsibility for planning and monitoring workload to ensure all client services are delivered on time
  
• You will liaise with colleagues within the wider team and firm to co -ordinate work and solve any problems that arise
  
• You will support the well -being of the team and assist the team with more complex client queries or requests
  
• Developing people is an integral part of this position along with providing on the job training and assisting in the professional development of colleagues
  
• From your direct contact with clients, you will maintain and build relationships to deliver a service that exceeds clients’ expectations
  
• You will be required to prepare VAT files and returns, including month end control account reconciliations and review work of others within the tea
  
• The role involves oral and written communication with clients and third parties such as HMRC
  

To be considered for this opportunity we are looking for the following background / experience:

• Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within either a busy finance department or an accounting practice
  
• You will have some prior team leader/supervisory experience including scheduling workload in a rapidly changing environment
  
• You will have a good knowledge of month end procedures including control account reconciliations and VAT return preparation and submission
  
• You will be committed to delivering a first class service to clients and colleagues alike
  
• You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines
  
• You will have excellent IT skills and have a proven ability to retain knowledge in relation to software
  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
• You will be adaptable and organised with a commercial approach to tasks
  

Reward:

• Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 9 -5pm
  
• Full Time, Maternity Contract
  
• Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices for eligible roles
  
• Workplace Pension & Life Cover
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Reward Gateway
  
• Regular one to one meetings to assist personal development
  

Next Steps:

For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment ASAP.

To keep up to date with current opportunities be sure to follow the Utopian Professional Recruitment page on LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

Whilst Utopian Professional Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunities

Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

Requirements

Utopian Professional Recruitment are delighted to be recently appointed to work in partnership with an incredible client who is looking to recruit a Finance Team Leader / Supervisor to join their team on a full time basis. Please Note: This will be a fixed term contract to cover maternity.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• You will support a team of 9 finance staff taking responsibility for planning and monitoring workload to ensure all client services are delivered on time
  
• You will liaise with colleagues within the wider team and firm to co -ordinate work and solve any problems that arise
  
• You will support the well -being of the team and assist the team with more complex client queries or requests
  
• Developing people is an integral part of this position along with providing on the job training and assisting in the professional development of colleagues
  
• From your direct contact with clients, you will maintain and build relationships to deliver a service that exceeds clients’ expectations
  
• You will be required to prepare VAT files and returns, including month end control account reconciliations and review work of others within the tea
  
• The role involves oral and written communication with clients and third parties such as HMRC
  

To be considered for this opportunity we are looking for the following background / experience:

• Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within either a busy finance department or an accounting practice
  
• You will have some prior team leader/supervisory experience including scheduling workload in a rapidly changing environment
  
• You will have a good knowledge of month end procedures including control account reconciliations and VAT return preparation and submission
  
• You will be committed to delivering a first class service to clients and colleagues alike
  
• You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines
  
• You will have excellent IT skills and have a proven ability to retain knowledge in relation to software
  
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  
• You will be adaptable and organised with a commercial approach to tasks
  

Reward:

• Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 9 -5pm
  
• Full Time, Maternity Contract
  
• Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices for eligible roles
  
• Workplace Pension & Life Cover
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Reward Gateway
  
• Regular one to one meetings to assist personal development
  

Next Steps:

For further information, please apply by emailing your CV to Utopian Professional Recruitment ASAP.

To keep up to date with current opportunities be sure to follow the Utopian Professional Recruitment page on LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook

Whilst Utopian Professional Recruitment strives to get in touch with all our applicants, it is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days after sending us your CV unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunities

Utopian Professional Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.