Transactional Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Bury; On-site; GBP 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transactional Accounts Manager in Bury, UK. The role involves managing and tracking high-volume invoice transactions, bank reconciliations, and coordination with the Finance Director. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in accounting, proficiency in ERP software like SAP or Oracle, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of approximately £38,000 per annum, along with benefits such as healthcare, company pension, and generous holidays.

Benefits

25 days of holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare (Bupa private medical)

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• 2-3 years+ of experience in an all-round accounts role.
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track high-volume invoice transactions.
• Oversee bank and statement reconciliations.
• Handle sales and purchase ledger duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with ERP software

Ability to manage high-volume transactions

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Want to be part of a company that values and invests in you? Interested in joining a team and a workplace that offers support and a great platform for personal development?

Our client is currently seeking to hire a Transactional Accounts Manager with experience in the manufacturing sector and proficiency in manufacturing ERP software.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work for an international client in the manufacturing industry—a company that values quality and innovation and is committed to investing in people and their future growth.
• You will receive part‑time support from the Accounts Administrator to ensure your role is as smooth and effective as possible.
• Opportunity to work alongside the Finance Director and collaborate directly with the external accountant.
• Early finish on Fridays 1:30 PM.
• 25 days of holiday + bank holidays, healthcare, Bupa private medical, life assurance, company pension, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free parking.

Your responsibilities:

As a Senior Bookkeeper, your main focus will be managing, recording, and tracking all high‑volume invoice transactions and events representing the company’s cash flow, both incoming and outgoing.

• Managing bank and statement reconciliations
• Reconciling GBP, EURO, and USD accounts
• Responsibility for the sales ledger, including raising invoices, credits, and statements
• Purchase ledger duties, including high-volume invoicing, matching, batching, coding (POs), and making BACS payment runs
• Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Effectively collaborating on all accounts and supplier queries

Required Experience:

• 2‑3 years+ of previous experience in an all‑round accounts role with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build good relationships with suppliers and customers
• Experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant and ERP experience within: SAP, Oracle, ERP, MRP, Efacs, Epicor, Excel, NexSys, Infor, or similar.

Salary circa £38,000 per annum.