Finance Team Leader/ Accountant
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Suffolk, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL125 |
Summary
Finance Team Leader / Accountant
£37,000 per annum (circa)
37 hours per week; permanent
Working across the Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre & Haverhill Leisure Centre
We are seeking a Finance Team Leader to join our Finance team. This is a key role responsible for overseeing core financial operations, including purchase and sales ledgers, direct debit collections, banking, VAT, and financial reporting. You will also contribute to system development, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive workplace and we are looking for an individual that can help us to champion our values - community, integrity, pride and teamwork.
While you will be accountable for these areas, a capable team of four Finance staff will manage the day-to-day processing. Your role will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective team coordination.
Rota: Monday – Friday.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement (24 days under 5 years’ service, 28 days over 5 years’ service)
• Study support and professional development opportunities
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which includes information and resources around mental and physical health and financial support. It also provides 24/7 access to DoctorLine, Togetherall and discounts and cashback on various high street stores and restaurants.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
• Supervise and support a team of 4 finance staff
• Provide training, guidance, and regular performance feedback
• Oversee credit control, reconciliations, and ledger processes
Finance & Accounting
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and provide VAT advice
• Support the production of financial statements and management accounts
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making
• Assist with financial strategy development
Systems & Technology
• Improve financial systems and processes
• Support system upgrades and resolve technical issues
• Ensure effective use of finance software and tools
Fixed Assets
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Advise on capital expenditure
• Prepare asset reports and support audits
Compliance & Controls
• Ensure financial activities comply with regulations and internal controls
• Promote best practices in financial governance
Requirements:
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) essential
• Experience in financial operations and team supervision
• Strong knowledge of VAT, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Confident using financial systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach
Closing Date: 25/08/2025 – please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
£37,000 per annum (circa)
37 hours per week; permanent
Working across the Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre & Haverhill Leisure Centre
We are seeking a Finance Team Leader to join our Finance team. This is a key role responsible for overseeing core financial operations, including purchase and sales ledgers, direct debit collections, banking, VAT, and financial reporting. You will also contribute to system development, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive workplace and we are looking for an individual that can help us to champion our values - community, integrity, pride and teamwork.
While you will be accountable for these areas, a capable team of four Finance staff will manage the day-to-day processing. Your role will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective team coordination.
Rota: Monday – Friday.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (not lessons)
• A generous annual leave entitlement (24 days under 5 years’ service, 28 days over 5 years’ service)
• Study support and professional development opportunities
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which includes information and resources around mental and physical health and financial support. It also provides 24/7 access to DoctorLine, Togetherall and discounts and cashback on various high street stores and restaurants.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
• Supervise and support a team of 4 finance staff
• Provide training, guidance, and regular performance feedback
• Oversee credit control, reconciliations, and ledger processes
Finance & Accounting
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and provide VAT advice
• Support the production of financial statements and management accounts
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making
• Assist with financial strategy development
Systems & Technology
• Improve financial systems and processes
• Support system upgrades and resolve technical issues
• Ensure effective use of finance software and tools
Fixed Assets
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Advise on capital expenditure
• Prepare asset reports and support audits
Compliance & Controls
• Ensure financial activities comply with regulations and internal controls
• Promote best practices in financial governance
Requirements:
• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) essential
• Experience in financial operations and team supervision
• Strong knowledge of VAT, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Confident using financial systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach
Closing Date: 25/08/2025 – please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.