Team lead (Financial Transactions)
IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Team Leader (Finance Transactions) to join our global finance team. The role involves overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while fostering a culture of continuous development and process improvement.
What You’ll Get From Us
* A chance to develop your career within an award‑winning creative agency.
* A values‑led culture where your contribution is recognised and supported.
* The opportunity to lead and mentor a team of four dedicated finance professionals.
* A collaborative environment where you will work proactively with the wider business to improve essential workflows.
* A people‑first environment where we challenge, grow and deliver together.
The role
As our Team Leader (Finance Transactions), you will report to the Financial Director and manage a team consisting of three Accounts Payable and one Accounts Receivable professional. You will ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and on time while serving as a champion for operational excellence and process improvement across client and supplier onboarding.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing the AP and AR team to ensure an equitable distribution of workload and clear daily priorities.
* Supporting professional development through regular coaching, training and 1‑to‑1s while acting as a final point of escalation for queries and preparing supplier payments in line with credit terms.
* Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately within the Financial System and consistently meet all month‑end posting deadlines.
* Overseeing correct VAT treatment and record‑keeping for Sales, Purchases and Expenses.
* Establishing and maintaining robust processes for client and supplier onboarding, including credit checks and fraud prevention.
What We’re Looking For
* At least five years of recent experience in a transactional finance role with ideally one or two years in a supervisory position.
* AAT Level 4 qualification or part‑qualified status in ACCA or CIMA.
* In‑depth knowledge of Sage 200 or similar accounting packages and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
* Proven ability to motivate, mentor and manage a team while leading by example.
Our values at IMA
We’re curious. We challenge. We commit. These principles shape how we work – with each other, with clients, and with the world.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Advertising Services
Apply now
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If this Team Leader (Financial Transactions) role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Informed by human behaviour, fuelled by creativity, connected by data, media and digital – we are IMA.
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