Transactional Finance Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Transactional Finance Manager in South Manchester. You'll oversee daily accounting operations and manage a team of nine, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in finance management, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems. This permanent position includes a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and a supportive company culture with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls; experience in a SOX-compliant environment is essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations including customer invoicing and supplier payments.
• Manage and review regular payment runs, ensuring accuracy and approval compliance.
• Supervise and support AR and AP teams in handling queries and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong experience in a similar role

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on and proactive attitude

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Transactional Finance Manager role based in South Manchester with hybrid home working available. Overseeing a team of nine.

Client Details

Working for a very well established, market leading and highly successful organisation.

Description

Operational & Transactional Finance

• Oversee all daily accounting operations including customer invoicing, supplier payments, cash applications, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage and review regular payment runs, ensuring accuracy, approval compliance, and proper cash management.
• Maintain and control customer and supplier master data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal approval workflows.
• Monitor bank accounts and ensure timely reconciliations and posting of banking transactions.
• Manage bank access protocols and mandate hierarchy
• Supervise and support AR and AP teams in handling queries, credit notes, and reconciliations

Leadership

• Lead the AR/AP close process and support the Financial Controller during month-end and year-end close.
• Manage, coach, and develop the AR and AP teams, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the wider finance team and cross‑functional partners to resolve issues and drive operational excellence.

Profile

A successful Transactional Finance Manager should have:

• Strong experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Experience using MS Excel and ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls; experience in a SOX‑compliant environment is essential.
• Hands‑on and proactive, able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum.
• Permanent position based in Wythenshawe with hybrid working.
• Supportive and professional company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are an experienced Transactional Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.