Lead Transactional Finance Officer

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Macclesfield seeks a Lead Transactional Finance Officer. The role involves managing the Accounts Payable function, leading a team, and supporting financial processes. The position offers flexibility with predominantly home-based work and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Agile Working

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Accounts Payable processes and control.
• Ability to lead others and adapt to a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function.
• Lead two Finance Assistants to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Communication

Team Working

IT Skills

Job description

Lead Transactional Finance Officer, Macclesfield

Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8e31bee71a01

Job Views: 2

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 25th May 2025

We’re a housing provider in Macclesfield with over 5,000 properties across East Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We’re ambitious with plans to build more homes, regenerate local areas, and invest in our properties. We provide housing to those in housing need and aim to be a great landlord for our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, cash and bank reconciliations, and rent interfaces. From time to time, you will also support other financial transactional processes across the Trust, including the Accounts Receivable function. The role involves leading two Finance Assistants to ensure the AP ledger is maintained and developed for accurate reporting and efficient service delivery.

In return we can offer you:

• A minimum of 28 days holiday per year (plus birthday leave and bank holidays).
• Agile Working providing flexibility of working hours. The role is predominantly home-based, with occasional meetings at our Ropewalks office in Macclesfield.
• Attractive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Employer’s contributions up to 12%.
• Training and development opportunities tailored to your career goals.
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to our Health Cash Plan with various benefits and discounts.
• A modern office environment with a friendly working atmosphere.

Applicants should have substantial experience in Accounts Payable processes and control, excellent communication, team working, and IT skills. The ability to lead others and adapt to a busy environment with changing priorities is essential. We seek candidates whose values align with ours and who will embody our organizational values.