Meet the Xcite Accounts & Compliance Team

Xcite Car Leasing Accounts & Compliance Team

Our Accounts & Compliance Team isn't one that you'll interact with very much but they are a vital part of the business and ensure a smooth leasing Xperience for you in ways you might not realise.

The compliance element of the team ensures we are always following the legal and regulatory rules and guidelines to provide you with an appropriate leasing product.

Whilst Accounts ensures the business cashflow in and out is correct and moving smoothly. This ensures our employees are paid when expected, invoices to suppliers are paid promptly and corporate client accounts are kept current.

Ria Laws

Finance Director

As Finance Director, Ria is responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy, planning, and performance. She manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure the business remains financially healthy and compliant with regulations. She also provides strategic advice to the executive team to support decision-making and drive growth.

Joanna Smith

Invoicing Administrator

As our Invoicing Administrator Joanna is responsible for ensuring invoices are correctly raised and sent out to customers and clients for payment.

A lot of her work is focused on our corporate clients, so you're unlikely to interact with her directly. But her role is essential to keep Xcite Car Leasing running smoothly and we're able to provide the Xceptional service we do.

Cristina Bratosin

Sales Ledger Clerk

As a Sales Ledger Clerk, a key role within the finance department, Cristina ensures accurate and timely processing of sales ledger activities.

Her focus is on ensuring monthly driving licence checks are raised, preparing and raising rental invoices in line with customer contracts, processing direct debit submissions in accordance with the agreed submission schedule, performing customer statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, and raising vehicle sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

Russell Opie

Direct Debit & Fines Administrator

Russell is our Direct Debit & Fines Administrator, responsible for managing the payments side of the sales ledger and ensuring customers are invoiced and charged accurately.

He also leads our traffic offence function, overseeing the timely processing and payment of fines to prevent escalation, and ensuring all associated costs are correctly recharged to customers.

Linda Malberg

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Linda is our Purchase Ledger Clerk, responsible for managing supplier accounts and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. She plays a key role in maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers, resolving queries efficiently, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.

Allison Standfield

HR & Management Accounts Assistant

Allison is our HR and Management Accounts Assistant, providing vital support across both people and finance functions. She oversees all HR administration, including recruitment and training, helping to ensure a smooth and supportive employee experience.

Alongside this, Allison manages daily cashflow and banking activities, maintaining strong financial control and visibility.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, her dual role is key to keeping both our operations and financial processes running efficiently.

Kayleigh Jolliffe

Credit Controller

Kayleigh is our Credit Controller, responsible for managing credit customers and handling direct debit accounts, including resolving any failed payments. With a wealth of experience in her field, she takes a proactive approach to maintaining healthy customer accounts and is dedicated to resolving queries and disputes in a timely and efficient manner.

Becky Jones

Invoicing Clerk

As part of our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service, we are pleased to introduce Becky in her role as Invoicing Clerk, supporting one of our key customer accounts.

Becky is responsible for managing all aspects of customer invoicing, including fleet, maintenance, rental, Road Fund Licence, and PCN fine charges. She also oversees the preparation and distribution of weekly consolidated invoices, ensuring billing is accurate, transparent, and delivered on time.

As the first point of contact for invoicing-related queries, Becky works closely with customers and colleagues across the business to resolve issues efficiently and provide a seamless customer experience. Her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proactive approach help ensure our invoicing processes run smoothly and our customers receive the high standard of service they expect from Wessex Fleet Solutions.

Becky's role further strengthens our dedication to providing responsive support, robust financial management, and tailored fleet solutions to our customers.

Cheri Travis

Management Accounts Assistant

Cheri Travis is our Management Accounts Assistant, playing a key role within the finance team. She supports the Finance Director by preparing management accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring day-to-day financial processes run smoothly. Cheri’s attention to detail and proactive approach help provide the timely, reliable financial information needed to support informed business decisions.