Finance Team Lead

  • Medlock Partners Ltd
  • Oldham, Lancashire
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Finance Team Lead / Oldham / Office based / £45-50k

We are working with an innovative, international manufacturing business as they look to appoint a new Team Leader to support the finance manager in overseeing finance and purchasing colleagues.

This award-winning employer has created a fantastic culture and working environment where support and collaboration are key.

The Finance Team Leader will:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of transactional finance - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and cash book
  • Prepare, review and post journals to the general ledger.
  • Maintain the company s fixed asset register.
  • Support stocktakes to confirm inventory accuracy and correct system postings.
  • Stay updated with ERP system and procedure updates
  • Complete VAT returns
  • Analyse and resolve data and system issues to ensure accurate financial information flow.
  • Provide finance and system guidance to international offices via phone and email.
  • Coordinate with other departments to maintain appropriate stock availability/ sourcing or arrange sourcing when required.
  • Assist with intercompany reconciliations.
  • Monitor and ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are achieved.

Experience and skills:

  • QBE or relevant qualification such as MAAT
  • Strong working knowledge of all aspects of transactional finance processes
  • Previous experience of supervising colleagues
  • Excellent ERP systems skills
  • Interstate reporting
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Collaborative and adaptable team member

In return you will join a business that has been recognised for investing in colleagues with an enviable range of benefits such as study support, income protection, life insurance, enhanced statutory benefits such as mat/pat/adoption pay, flexible hours, wellbeing focus, on-site gym and more.