Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams? We're looking for an organised, proactive, and detail-focused Accounts Receivable Team Leader to join our client's finance team in Derbyshire.

Eaton Syalon are delighted to be working with our Derbyshire based client to recruit this key hire into their Credit / AR function.

The role is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team, in a large business setting. You'll play a key role in ensuring strong financial controls, supporting continuous improvement, and creating a positive, collaborative team environment.

As the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, you'll oversee the day-to-day activities of the team, ensuring transactional processes are completed accurately, controls are maintained, and service levels are consistently achieved. You'll be a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting colleagues, and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your leadership skills within a growing business that values its people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and support a small Accounts Receivable team in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure all accounts receivable processes are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
• Monitor and maintain financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Manage and resolve unallocated cash queries
• Process and review Direct Debit collections
• Complete complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Review and approve invoices and credit notes
• Provide guidance, coaching and day-to-day support to team members
• Assist with the training and development of new and existing colleagues
• Provide cover for the Accounts Receivable Manager during periods of annual leave or absence
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional responsibilities as required

Person Profile:

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounts receivable knowledge with excellent leadership skills.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable Team Leader / Credit Control Team Leader or similar supervisory role
• A strong finance background with a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes and controls
• Experience managing reconciliations and resolving complex account queries
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Confidence working with finance systems and Excel

You'll be someone who leads by example, builds positive relationships, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You enjoy finding solutions, supporting your team to succeed, and maintaining high standards in everything you do.

If you're looking for your next leadership opportunity within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.