Finance Transactions Manager

Robertson Bell; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Transactions Manager to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and cash management processes. The role requires strong leadership skills, CCAB qualification, and expertise in financial management. You will work closely with a team in a supportive environment and have hybrid working arrangements. This position offers a significant chance to impact financial operations positively.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Experience managing transactional finance teams.
• Strong VAT knowledge and reconciliation skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliation and month-end closing.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management? Do you enjoy leading teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant? Are you seeking a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements?

We are seeking a skilled Finance Transactions Manager to take a key role in overseeing the transactional finance function. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, operational finance environment, enjoys developing a small team, and wants to make a tangible impact on financial performance and process efficiency.

As Finance Transactions Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, rent accounting, and cash management processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead, support, and develop a small team, fostering motivation, high performance, and cohesion.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, month-end closing, and reporting of key financial metrics.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, implement KPIs, and maintain robust internal controls.
• Oversee VAT, banking, and financial system operations to ensure integrity of data and compliance with regulations.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly regarded, driven organisation with a strong reputation for financial excellence. You will work alongside a talented and supportive finance team, with access to excellent benefits and opportunities to further develop your career while making a real impact on the organisation’s financial operations.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Have experience managing transactional finance teams, delivering complex reconciliations, and driving process improvements.
• Possess strong VAT knowledge, ERP system experience, and advanced Excel skills.
• Be a confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.

This role blends technical finance expertise with team leadership, offering a real opportunity to influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. You will be expected to work in the Kent office approximately two days per week, with hybrid flexibility.