Job Description

Finance Team Leader (Accounts / Month-End)

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

35,000 - 40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full-time, 39.5 hours/week | Office-based | Permanent

At

Arolite

, we help commercial kitchens run reliably, efficiently and sustainably.

We're looking for a

hands-on Finance Team Leader

to keep our day-to-day finance operations running seamlessly. You'll lead a small, friendly team and be involved in everything from

raising invoices and processing supplier payments

to

credit control, month-end reporting, accruals and prepayments

.

You'll also

keep a close handle on the financial side of key projects

-- tracking costs, highlighting risks and providing business leaders with clear, actionable insight. Alongside that, you'll help refine processes, strengthen controls and keep the team organised, motivated and performing at its best.

This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and bringing structure, pace and positivity to finance. One moment you'll be coaching a colleague or reviewing supplier costs; the next,

producing reports for Directors

and ensuring accuracy and clarity in everything you deliver. You'll take ownership, communicate clearly and make sure deadlines are met -- all while helping the people around you do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

Manage

sales and purchase ledger

activity, including invoicing, credit control, supplier payments and bank reconciliations Produce

month-end reports

, including accruals, prepayments and job profitability analysis Support the

Finance & Operations Director

with management reporting and data for decision-making Lead and support the

finance team

, holding regular meetings, one-to-ones and ensuring delivery of team goals Track and manage

supplier costs

, identifying risks and efficiencies Communicate proactively with

business owners

, keeping them informed on key financial matters Provide

client and supplier reporting

, and take on ad-hoc finance or operational projects when required

Required Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an accounts role covering sales and purchase ledgers, reporting and month-end Good understanding of financial controls and commercial awareness Excellent attention to detail and a problem-solving approach Clear communicator - able to explain numbers to non-finance colleagues Strong organisational and time-management skills Comfortable using

Office 365

and picking up new systems quickly Experienced with

Sage Accounts (Sage 50)

Experience supervising or mentoring other finance staff (desirable) Comfortable working in an

SME environment

where priorities can shift

Qualifications:

AAT (preferred)

What It's Like to Work at Arolite

While we partner with some of the UK's best-known brands, we're proudly non-corporate.
Arolite is a family-run business with a national reach and a local heart.
We operate with accountability, not hierarchy, and believe in closeness, kindness and collaboration over silos or red tape.
Our office is lively, supportive and deeply rooted in purpose: helping kitchens and the people behind them thrive.

Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Our team often describe working here as grounded, friendly and genuinely human.
It's a place where you'll be listened to, trusted to get on with things and supported when it counts.
People notice if you're not okay and step in without being asked.
We look out for one another, celebrate the wins (big and small), and genuinely care about the impact we make together.

What You Can Expect from Us

A varied and purposeful role Supportive and honest feedback Full training and handover to get you confidently up to speed Interest in your personal and professional growth A friendly, modern workspace with parking A business culture that values your ideas and input Competitive salary and benefits package Death in service cover
Our office is based in

Wellingborough

, easily commutable from

Northampton, Kettering and Rushden.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Describe the contribution you could make to our finance team and overall business. How would you describe your working style? Explain specifically how your previous experience would be relevant to this role at Arolite Describe your career aspirations for the next 2-3 years. This role is full-time and office-based in Wellingborough. Please confirm that you are able to work full-time from our office location. Do you have experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger and month-end preparation? You will need to complete online aptitude testing within 48 hours of applying. Please confirm that you can do this. What is your availability and current notice period?
Experience:

Sage 50 Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person