Finance Manager Transactions

Cobb & Jones; Westerham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking a Finance Manager for a hybrid role in West Kent. This position involves managing accounts payable, receivable, and banking operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within financial processes. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong people management and advanced Excel skills, striving for continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Experience in banking operations and cashbook management.
• Knowledge of VAT compliance and tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Oversee banking operations and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes.
• Support audit processes and prepare documentation.
• Coach team members for their professional growth.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

Finance Manager – Transactions | West Kent, Hybrid | £60k

We’re working with a well-established and values-driven organisation to find a talented Finance Manager in this newly created role. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking operations in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Role

This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial operations across the business. You’ll lead a small team and oversee key processes that support healthy cash flow, strong supplier and customer relationships, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Leading the AP and AR functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
• Overseeing banking operations and cashbook management.
• Ensuring VAT compliance and accurate tax accounting.
• Driving continuous improvement and system optimisation.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Coaching and developing team members.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• A confident people manager
• Confident working with large volumes of data
• Advanced Excel skills
• A team player
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.