Transactional Finance Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Transactional Finance Manager to lead a finance team. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, overseeing the processing of invoices and expenses, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a proven track record in finance, along with excellent IT and communication abilities. Competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase/sales ledger roles with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain high standards and meet performance targets.
• Experience in process improvement and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day transactional finance operations.
• Supervise and support Accounts Assistants.
• Oversee supplier invoices and staff expense processing.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance/accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Transactional Finance Manager
Salary: £36,000
Location: Cardiff (with hybrid working flexibility)
Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday (typically 9am-5pm)

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive finance professional to lead a Transactional Services function within a dynamic finance team. This role focuses on the efficient and accurate processing of invoices, expenses, and ledger entries, while supervising a small team of Accounts Assistants and supporting credit control.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to drive operational excellence while ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day transactional finance operations.

• Supervise, coordinate, and support Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and training.

• Oversee supplier invoices, staff expense processing, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure accuracy in payment runs.

• Support credit control and debt collection processes.

• Monitor purchase and sales ledgers to maintain accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure KPIs are achieved, including supplier payment terms and efficient inbox management.

• Maintain robust financial controls and compliance.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in purchase and/or sales ledger roles with supervisory responsibilities.

• Proven ability to maintain high standards and meet performance targets.

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and finance/accounting software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance.

• Experience in process improvement and change management.

• Valid UK driver's licence (desirable).

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contribution.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Free parking

• Hybrid working arrangements.