Finance Team Leader Accounts Receivable

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 12/01/2026

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Lambeth

Province Lambeth

Postal Code SE1

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.

• 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.

• 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.