Finance Operations Lead: Multi-Entity Invoicing & ERP

Michael Page Finance; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an experienced transactional finance lead to manage day-to-day processing of sales and purchase ledgers across multiple entities. You will supervise a small team, report to the Financial Controller, and contribute to centralising finance processes as part of an ERP implementation.

The role offers a permanent position with progression opportunities within a collaborative finance function that values accuracy, ownership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledgers and bookkeeping.
• Experience with accounting software; Xero knowledge advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong stakeholder communication across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead processing of sales invoices, purchase orders and invoices across multiple entities.
• Oversee and support a transactional finance team member.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Complete bank reconciliations and process bank transactions.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Produce transactional finance reports and analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and databases.
• Assist with ERP implementation and embedding improved processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bookkeeping

Advanced Excel

Xero

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Discrepancy resolution

Tools

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page Finance is seeking an experienced transactional finance lead to manage day-to-day processing of sales and purchase ledgers across multiple entities. You will supervise a small team, report to the Financial Controller, and contribute to centralising finance processes as part of an ERP implementation.

The role offers a permanent position with progression opportunities within a collaborative finance function that values accuracy, ownership and stakeholder engagement.