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Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Eaton Syalon Ltd
Derby
money-bag £35000/annum
Posted: 08 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 07 August 2026
Ref: 225346513

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.

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