Transactional Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a detail-driven and experienced Transactional Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Cheltenham. This role will take the lead in overseeing end-to-end transactional finance operations across a multi-entity group, supporting both internal operations and customer-facing activities.

This is a hands-on position where you'll lead a small, dedicated team, manage both accounts payable and receivable functions, and ensure that processes are carried out with precision, compliance, and efficiency. The role also plays a key part in payroll coordination, reporting schedules, and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, credit control, payment runs, and sales invoicing.
• Support monthly payroll processing in collaboration with the HR team.
• Ensure timely closing of ledgers in line with financial reporting deadlines.
• Drive improvements in finance processes, systems, and reporting accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the ledger team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

About You

You'll be an experienced ledger or transactional finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. You bring at least experience in a similar role and have a clear track record of leading and developing finance teams.

Key Experience & Attributes:

• Strong hands-on experience managing both accounts payable and receivable.
• AAT qualified or equivalent experience preferred, though not essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
• Strong communicator able to collaborate with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation.