Finance Team Leader

Finance Team Leader – Accounts PayableContract: 12-month fixed term contractLocation: Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FLSalary: £42,150 – £45,723 per annum for 35 hours per weekWhat you’ll doAs the Finance Team Leader for Accounts Payable, you will lead, motivate and guide a team of Accounts Payable Officers to deliver a high-quality, timely and accurate payment service. As the escalation point for the team, you will ensure a seamless service for internal and external stakeholders and maintain robust controls across all accounts payable activity.You will oversee invoice processing, manage daily operational performance, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide insight and recommendations to senior management through the analysis of financial data. Your leadership will support the team in meeting strict deadlines and continuously improving the service.How you’ll do itLead, support and develop the Accounts Payable team, assigning tasks, monitoring performance and creating a collaborative, positive working environment.Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, consistently applying financial procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.Act as the primary contact for escalations, handling complex enquiries and disputes and ensuring appropriate resolution.Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement, empowering staff to deliver high-quality service and meet operational deadlines.Provide senior-level advice and guidance as required, drawing on strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support decision-making.Support audits, maintain internal controls, and ensure all necessary documentation is provided.Keep up to date with relevant NHG and statutory policies, including financial regulations and health and safety requirements.Work within hybrid arrangements, spending at least three days a week in the office.ResponsibilitiesManage and develop a high-performing accounts payable team, ensuring staff are motivated, well-trained, appraised, and supported to achieve their best.Maintain oversight of financial processes within Accounts Payable, ensuring strict compliance, transparency and operational effectiveness.Address internal and external stakeholder needs with clarity, professionalism and customer focus.Produce accurate financial information and analysis to support senior management and organisational reporting.Contribute to service improvements and operational efficiency across the finance function, in line with NHG’s values and expectations.Uphold internal controls, policies and procedures, supporting a dependable and compliant financial environment.The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we’re looking for someone who can lead by example and deliver excellence every day.Essential skills and experience include:Proven experience in an accounts payable role, with supervisory or leadership experience.Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant desirable, or qualified by experience.Strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a team.Behaviours for successYou will live our values and bring them to life through your work:Compassionate – putting people and residents at the heart of decisions.Progressive – striving for continuous improvement and innovation.Dependable – consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes.Inclusive – valuing diversity and collaboration across all teams.Empowered – enabling others to achieve their best.What’s in it for you?Once you join us, you’ll find opportunities to grow and develop, supported by a wide range of learning and development options designed to help you reach your full potential.Our benefits include:Competitive annual leave and flexible working opportunitiesGenerous pension schemeEnhanced family-friendly policiesEmployee assistance programmeHealth cash planStaff discounts across hundreds of retailers and leisure providersInterest-free loans (season ticket, tenancy deposit, training)Cycle to work schemeLife Assurance at 4× annual salaryAll about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/Selection ProcessStep 1: Submit your application online.Step 2: Attend an interview with the selection panel.If you are unable to apply online or require reasonable adjustments, please contact jobs@nhg.org.uk.If a redeployee applies for this role, their application will be considered before others.NHG may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.