Transactional Finance Lead for ERP Centralisation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Transactional Finance Lead to oversee day-to-day processing of sales and purchase ledgers across multiple entities and supervise a small team. You will report to the Financial Controller and help centralise processes while supporting a new ERP implementation.

The role focuses on leading invoicing and purchase activity, managing AP/AR, completing reconciliations, and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using accounting software, with Xero knowledge advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• A proactive approach and desire to improve processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processing of sales invoices, purchase orders and purchase invoices across multiple trading 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 accounting databases
• Drive process improvements and support the centralisation of finance activities
• Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system and embedding of improved processes

Skills

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bookkeeping principles

Advanced Excel

Tools

Xero

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Transactional Finance Lead to oversee day-to-day processing of sales and purchase ledgers across multiple entities and supervise a small team. You will report to the Financial Controller and help centralise processes while supporting a new ERP implementation.

The role focuses on leading invoicing and purchase activity, managing AP/AR, completing reconciliations, and driving continuous improvements.