RTR Manager

Robert Walters UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Salford is seeking an RTR Manager to lead financial reconciliations and drive digital change within finance operations. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus bonuses, and requires strong leadership and analytical skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The hybrid working model supports work-life balance while offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus schemes

Structured development programmes

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing people in finance environments.
• Confident in improving reconciliation workflows and driving automation.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for financial reconciliations across balance sheet.
• Drive process improvements and adopt a digital-first mindset.
• Collaborate with Finance Operations to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ARCS

Job description

A great opportunity has come up for an RTR Manager to join a well-established organisation in Salford, offering £55,000–£65,000 plus a strong bonus. This is a permanent role suited to someone who thrives in a hybrid setup and is keen to drive digital change across finance operations.You’ll lead on core accounting processes, champion automation, and help build a culture of continuous improvement. With a strong focus on leadership and development, this is a chance to make a real impact while progressing your own career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What you'll do:

As RTR Manager, you’ll lead a team responsible for high-quality reconciliations across the balance sheet, revenue, and cost accounts. Alongside day-to-day oversight, you’ll drive process improvements, champion a digital-first mindset, and make full use of platforms like Oracle Fusion and ARCS.

You’ll collaborate with Finance Operations to resolve issues quickly and keep things moving, while fostering a culture of learning and development within your team. From coaching to performance reviews, you’ll play a key role in supporting growth and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting

• Oversee the accurate, complete, and timely production of balance sheet, revenue, and cost account reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies and aged items are resolved efficiently.
• Drive the adoption of ARCS (Oracle Cloud EPM Account Reconciliation), centralizing reconciliation policies and procedures to ensure consistent user engagement and compliance.
• Actively participate in testing ERP SaaS releases and other system developments to enhance process efficiency and accuracy.
• Embed a digital mindset within the team by promoting continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovative approaches to standardization and automation.
• Support audit activities by collaborating with external auditors, providing comprehensive documentation and clear explanations during financial audits.
• Work closely with other managers across Finance Operations to resolve discrepancies, identify errors, and foster a cohesive management team built on trust and support.

What you bring:

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring solid experience managing people and processes in a fast-paced finance environment. You’ll be confident improving reconciliation workflows and driving automation, ideally with hands-on experience using Oracle Fusion or ARCS.

Strong interpersonal skills are just as important — you’ll know how to build relationships across teams, support your team’s development, and give clear, constructive feedback. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for digital transformation, you’ll be someone who inspires change and brings others along with you

• Qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA)
• Proficiency in accounting software systems—ideally Oracle Fusion or ARCS—with proven ability to manage automated reconciliation processes effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading RTR teams within transactional service centres using automated reconciliation tools.
• A digital mindset that embraces process automation and systems solutions as key drivers for efficiency gains.
• Experience reviewing existing processes critically and implementing meaningful change that enhances accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration across cross-functional teams at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent analytical abilities coupled with attention to detail—ensuring work is completed accurately under tight deadlines.

What sets this company apart:

This is a well-respected UK organisation known for combining creativity with strong operational foundations. Based in Salford, they offer a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance while keeping you connected to a vibrant, fast-moving environment.

The business invests heavily in its people, with structured development programmes and clear progression routes into areas like Finance Operations and Continuous Improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where ideas are welcomed, and innovation is encouraged. With a strong leadership team, generous bonus schemes, and transparent career paths, it’s a great place to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Salford

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + wider benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Salford

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: J35VI1-64B994E8

Date posted: 3 June 2025

Consultant: Charlotte Clooney

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