Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager - Well established and highly successful organisation

Page Personnel; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transactional Finance Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, manage AR and AP teams, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. This permanent position, based in Wythenshawe, offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum and a supportive work culture. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting systems. Hybrid working is available, making this an excellent opportunity for skilled finance professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar role.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Experience using MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Hands-on and proactive, able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including invoicing, payments, and cash applications.
• Manage payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Control customer and supplier master data.
• Monitor bank accounts and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Lead AR/AP close process and support during month-end.
• Develop AR/AP teams, promoting accountability.

Skills

Team management

MS Excel

Communication skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proactive management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Transactional Finance Manager (AP / AR)

Well established and highly successful organisation in South Manchester.

About Our Client

Working for a very well established, market leading and highly successful organisation.

Job Description

Operational & Transactional Finance

• Oversee all daily accounting operations including customer invoicing, supplier payments, cash applications, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage and review regular payment runs, ensuring accuracy, approval compliance, and proper cash management.
• Maintain and control customer and supplier master data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal approval workflows.
• Monitor bank accounts and ensure timely reconciliations and posting of banking transactions.
• Manage bank access protocols and mandate hierarchy
• Supervise and support AR and AP teams in handling queries, credit notes, and reconciliations

Leadership

• Lead the AR / AP close process and support the Financial Controller during month-end and year-end close.
• Manage, coach, and develop the AR and AP teams, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the wider finance team and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and drive operational excellence.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Transactional Finance Manager should have :

• Strong experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Experience using MS Excel and ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls; experience in a SOX-compliant environment is essential.
• Hands-on and proactive, able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum.
• Permanent position based in Wythenshawe with hybrid working.
• Supportive and professional company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.