487566 - Head of Transaction Finance

Government Recruitment Service; Temple; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in London is seeking a Head of Transaction Finance to lead month-end processes, financial controls and risk management within a large finance function. This permanent, full-time role reports to senior leadership and offers a stable career path.

Applicants should hold a CCAB or CIMA qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA) and have recent, substantive experience in month-end responsibilities. Hybrid work includes two days remote.

Qualifications

• Recognised CCAB or CIMA qualification with membership.
• Recent, substantial experience in a finance function delivering month-end at scale.

Skills

Month-end close

People management

Finance controls

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA)

Job description

487566 - Head of Transaction Finance

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: from £59,463 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: E20 1HZ

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Summary

We help the UK move forward, faster.

For nearly 150 years, we've protected the UK economy with deep expertise and rigour, building the confidence that helps businesses access lending, investment and opportunity.

We help people deal with personal insolvency. We make statutory redundancy payments when insolvent employers can't. We investigate director conduct and take action where it's needed.

Essential requirements

hold a recognised CCAB or CIMA professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA, with membership of the relevant bodyhave recent, substantial experience of working within a finance function and delivering month-end at scale, with accountability for people, service performance, financial controls, risk management and process improvement

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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