Transactional Manager

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-paced and growing organisation based in Manchester. Due to continued development within the finance function, they are looking to appoint an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day transactional finance operation and lead a small team.
Your new roleThis is a varied, hands-on role where you will oversee the transactional finance function, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient and well controlled.
Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing a team of three
Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
Managing customer invoicing and cash allocation
Overseeing supplier and customer ledgers
Managing supplier payments, employee expenses and company credit cards
Ensuring bank reconciliations are completed accurately
Overseeing purchase order processes
Supporting month-end, including ledger reconciliations and accruals
Assisting with balance sheet reporting
Maintaining robust financial controls
Supporting the administration and effective use of finance systems
Identifying opportunities to improve, automate and streamline transactional processes
Working closely with the Management Accounting team to support accurate and timely financial reportingWhat you'll need to succeed
You will have a strong background within transactional finance, ideally with experience across both AP and AR/Credit Control.
You will be comfortable taking a hands-on approach whilst also managing and developing a small team.You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and confident building relationships with stakeholders throughout the business. Strong Excel and systems skills are important, alongside a proactive approach to process improvement.Experience working within a fast-paced or growing business would be particularly beneficial.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad transactional finance function within a growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to develop a team, improve existing processes and play an important part in the continued development of the wider finance function.

Competitive salary
25 days of annual leave with an extra day of leave for your birthday, exclusive of bank holidays
Monday to Friday office based 37.5 hours pw. Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
Early Finish Fridays
Cycle to work scheme
Staff discounts
Healthcare Cashplan
Free onsite gym
Annual bonus scheme
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