Mears Group PLC
Team Leader
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Team Leader
Annual salary: up to £40,000.00
Finance Team Leader
Location: Basingstoke – Office based
Salary up to £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Standard working hours for this role is full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm. However, Flexible working arrangements including reduced hours or alternative working patterns can be considered.
We provide Housing Management services right across the UK. We work in partnership with Central and Local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.
About The Role
As a Finance Team Leader in our Basingstoke branch, you will take ownership of team performance, financial accuracy, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring we continue to deliver a high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused service.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, motivate, and support a team of 10 finance professionals including Finance Assistants, Administrators and a Business Apprentice. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities. Foster a high-performance culture built on communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Financial Operations
Oversee daily financial processes including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and reconciliations. Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Performance & Compliance
Monitor KPIs and take action to ensure financial and operational targets are met. Maintain accurate financial data and ensure compliance with audit, contractual, and regulatory standards. Implement effective escalation processes to resolve discrepancies or issues.
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Stakeholder & Customer Management
Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, suppliers, and contractors.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Encourage innovation and process improvement within the team. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance end-to-end processes. Support ad hoc projects and provide cover for colleagues when required.
Role Criteria
Experience in a finance department, ideally within housing, property services, or a similar environment Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, influence, and drive change Strong analytical skills and experience producing accurate reports and statistical analysis Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and accurate record-keeping Accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities Strong problem-solving skills and experience managing escalations
Benefits We Can Offer You
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Family friendly policies Company Vehicle and Fuel Card Access to EAP Counselling sessions
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All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Required Qualifications
Accounting Level 4 - AAT
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
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