Transactional Finance Manager

Element Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Bristol is seeking a Transactional Finance Manager to lead and oversee day-to-day finance operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy and efficiency in finance processes, manage a small finance team, and have a strong background in transactional finance management. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong background in transactional finance management.
• Experience in a fast-paced business environment.
• Commitment to process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small transactional finance team.
• Oversee daily cashflow management and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely month-end close and reporting.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Proven experience managing AP/AR teams

Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Leadership experience

Education

Part-qualified or qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Netsuite

Job description

Overview

Element Recruitment is pleased to be working with a fast-growing SME based in Central London, entering an exciting phase of expansion. With strong leadership and a collaborative culture, we’re now looking for a talented Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day finance operations and help drive best practices across their finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, growing business environment and wants to make a genuine impact.

You will be reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll lead and oversee all transactional finance activities - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in their finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small transactional finance team (AP, AR, and cash management).
• Oversee daily cashflow management, reconciliations, and payment runs.
• Take ownership of accounts payable, receivable, and credit control processes.
• Ensure timely month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support the Financial Controller with audits, budgets, and forecasting cycles.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and commercially minded finance professional with a strong background in transactional finance management.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing AP/AR teams within an SME or fast-paced business.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems (Xero, Netsuite, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence.
• Confident communicator with leadership experience and a hands-on approach.
• Ideally part-qualified or qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) – though experience is key.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home).
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and pension contributions.
• A genuine opportunity to shape a growing finance function.

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