Team Leader - Transactional Accounts Receivable

Job Introduction

Team Leader – Transactional Accounts Receivable

Job Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Team Leader who can build on strong foundations and take our Accounts Receivable operations to the next level.

You'll be joining a business that values continuous improvement and operational excellence. While maintaining the accuracy, compliance and control standards that underpin everything we do, you'll have the opportunity to coach and develop your team, identify smarter ways of working, and contribute to exciting technology and process enhancements on the horizon.

This role is perfect for an AR professional who enjoys empowering others, solving problems collaboratively, and spotting opportunities to make things work better—for your team, for the business, and for our customers.

If you're someone who leads with energy, supports your people through growth, and believes that great operations come from great teams working in great ways, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Team Leader – Transactional Accounts Receivable, you will have two direct reports and be responsible for managing and leading a team that oversees cash application, invoice queries and credit note processing, ensuring compliance with group policies, SOX controls and audit requirements.

You’ll act as a subject matter expert within AR processes while driving performance, accuracy and efficiency across the team. You’ll also contribute to the implementation of process enhancements and future technology improvements to support best-in-class collections and cash application activities.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop a transactional AR team, creating a supportive and high-performing environment
• Monitor team performance to ensure delivery against agreed SLAs, timelines and quality standards
• Run daily huddles to prioritise workload, address issues and support problem-solving
• Ensure accurate and timely cash application, invoice query resolution and credit note processing
• Oversee scheduling and execution of key AR activities, including statements, dunning, direct debit runs and document clearance
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements and internal processes
• Provide timely and accurate responses to audit requests and stakeholder queries
• Build strong working relationships with Collections teams, Commercial teams and the wider Finance community
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes and remove waste

Key Competencies

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and coach others
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with clear and confident communication
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and control
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong customer focus, delivering effective outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• A resilient and confident frontline leader who enjoys developing people
• Process-driven, organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a controls-led environment with audit exposure
• Proactive in identifying and driving improvements to processes, systems and ways of working
• Able to build trust and strong relationships across teams and functions

Qualifications & Experience

You will ideally bring:

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, cash application and/or transaction processing
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a finance or shared services environment
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and audit requirements
• Experience of working with ERP systems and AR-related technologies
• A relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience within finance or accounting

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a tangible impact within a respected organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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