At Ayvens, progress starts with you.
Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.
Are you an experienced transactional accounting leader? Do you enjoy leading others in achieving a group objective? Are you most happy within a busy work environment? If so read on, we’re currently seeking an Accounting Operations Team Leader where our teams are responsible for day to day processes such as Customer Invoicing, Supplier Management, receipt, and payment processing
Key Purpose
Subject matter expert in Accounting Operations Processes driving operational efficiencies
Lead and manage the day-to-day workload of the Accounting Operations Team
Develop Team members by providing feedback and coaching, ensuring individual competences and improving team performance.
Effective management of third-party relationships.
Implement/manage controls to mitigate risk of regulatory breaches and customer detriment.
Responsibility for escalated queries from Internal and External Customers.
Responsibilities
Understand all department processes implementing process changes to improve customer and winder business journeys.
Knowledge expert working alongside stakeholders to overcome operational challenges.
Responsibly for the daily workflow and mailbox management making sure a high level of accuracy is achieved and SLA’s are met.
Actively develop, coach and mentor direct reports to ensure they meet their full potential in line with agreed business strategy including Objective setting and review.
Change Management, assisting in the design implementation and delivery of core strategic projects.
Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to, and related E-Learning courses are completed within the required deadline.
Control of business area policies and procedures making sure they are up to date and reviewed periodically.
Completion of Monthly MI.
Root cause analysis on errors ensuring relevant steps are in place to mitigate risk and unfair treatment of the customer.
Overall responsibility for Operational areas Permanent Supervision, ensuring monthly controls are completed by the required deadline and implementing suggestions from relevant actions.
Support Yearly company audit, being open and transparent providing data in a professional manner.
Provide support across the department as and when requested during peak/holiday/sickness.
Ad hoc project work in line with company strategy
Skills, Experience & Background
Previous Leadership experience working in a fast-paced organisation, with proven coaching and mentoring skills.
AAT Level 4 or similar accounting qualification
Proven ability in working under pressure
An interest in problem solving and efficiency finding
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Evidence of strong organisation skills including time management.
High Level of numeracy and attention to detail.
Good standard in IT literacy with particular focus on Microsoft Excel and Word
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
What We Can Offer
Generous contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
Volunteering days to assist in charity work
Sustainability Initiatives
Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)
Travel Insurance (cost associated)
Dental Insurance (cost associated)
Flexible working options available
Eligibility for Annual Bonus Scheme
Study support (where applicable)
Enhanced parental leave
Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
Cycle2work Scheme
Free breakfast / fruit in the Bristol office
EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities, car parking
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.
At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.
Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.
*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.
