Cash & Banking Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cash and Banking Team Leader to join a high-performing Finance Shared Services function in Manchester. This pivotal role offers you the chance to take real ownership of the Cashiering team, shaping its operations and driving standards of financial control, compliance, and operational excellence within a complex, high-volume environment.

As a Cash and Banking Team Leader, you will play an integral part in ensuring that all cashiering operations are executed with precision while upholding rigorous standards of compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading your team through complex tasks, offering mentorship and support as needed.

Specific duties include:

• Lead, support, and develop the Cashiering team by managing workloads effectively, setting clear priorities, and maintaining consistently high standards across all activities.
• Act as the first point of escalation for complex queries within the team, providing guidance, coaching, and conducting regular performance reviews to foster ongoing development.
• Oversee core cashiering operations including accurate processing of client and office transactions while ensuring strict adherence to SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls.
• Maintain oversight of banking activities, reconciliations, and cashflow management to ensure robust financial control throughout all processes.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal Operations, and wider business teams to contribute to audits and support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements by reviewing systems and controls regularly, driving efficiency gains across the department.
• Support system implementations or upgrades by sharing expertise and facilitating smooth transitions for the team.

To excel as a Cash and Banking Team Leader, you will bring substantial experience from legal cashiering or banking environments where regulatory compliance is paramount. Your background should reflect not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills—enabling you to guide your team through challenges with empathy and clarity.

Ideally you will have experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrate experience within a Legal Cashiering or Banking environment that showcases your understanding of industry-specific challenges.
• Experience of managing a cash & banking team
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team where you have supported colleagues’ growth and managed performance effectively.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when handling high-volume financial transactions or reconciliations.
• Confident stakeholder management skills enabling you to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels across different departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications alongside good general systems knowledge relevant to finance operations.
• Experience working within a large volume environment is desirable as it demonstrates adaptability in large-scale settings.

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is empowered to reach their full potential. As part of a global business renowned for delivering complex managed services, employees benefit from being part of a supportive network that values diversity at every level. The company actively celebrates differences among its people while providing tailored support so everyone can thrive professionally. Flexible working arrangements are embraced here—allowing staff members greater autonomy over how they balance work with life outside the office.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as Cash and Banking Team Leader in Manchester’s thriving finance sector, now is the perfect time to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career move awaits!

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