Transactional Finance Manager

EA First; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

EA First Ltd is recruiting an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to own day-to-day finance operations in Solihull and lead a small finance team. The role is genuinely hands-on, balancing transactional work with people management and development of two junior staff pursuing AAT qualifications.

The successful candidate will oversee banking, reconciliations, invoicing, credit control and payroll reconciliations, while maintaining strong financial controls and supporting year-end processes

Qualifications

• Qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant with practical accounting experience.
• Experience across transactional finance before moving into broader finance management.
• Hands-on manager who rolls up sleeves and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on management of daily finance operations and supervise two junior staff.
• Oversee banking, reconciliations, invoices, payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure financial controls are robust and reporting is timely.

Skills

Team leadership

Transactional accounting

Payroll reconciliations

Cash flow management

Bank reconciliations

Education

Qualified accountant

Qualified by experience

Job description

An established and growing service-sector business based in Solihull is seeking an experienced, hands-on Transactional Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day finance operations and lead a small, developing finance team.

Our client is a successful outsourced services business operating across the UK from its Solihull head office. The company has achieved consistent growth and has ambitious plans for its continued development.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Transactional Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This is a genuinely hands-on position, requiring someone who is equally comfortable getting involved in transactional accounting as they are managing and developing others.

A key part of the role will be the direct management of two junior finance team members, both currently studying towards their AAT qualifications. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support, ensuring the team continues to develop while maintaining an efficient and well-controlled finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking a hands‑on approach to managing daily finance operations, supporting the team with transactional activities when required.
• Directly managing, mentoring and developing two AAT‑studying finance team members, providing practical support and guidance.
• Managing daily banking, reconciliations and invoice‑discounting schedules.
• Overseeing weekly and monthly sales invoicing, purchase ledger and credit control activities.
• Supporting cash collection, monitoring cash flow and maximising working capital.
• Completing monthly payroll reconciliations.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, processes and reporting.
• Troubleshooting day‑to‑day accounting issues and supporting the team in resolving queries.
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors and assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements.

Candidate's Profile

The successful Transactional Finance Manager will be a qualified or qualified‑by‑experience accountant who has developed their career from the grassroots of an accounting function, gaining practical experience across transactional finance before progressing into a broader finance management role.

We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the mechanics of a finance department, have worked across the ledgers and reconciliations, and remain willing to roll up their sleeves rather than simply oversee the numbers.

You will also demonstrate:

• Essential experience of directly managing and developing a finance team, ideally including junior or studying accountants.
• A strong grounding in transactional accounting, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and bank reconciliations.
• A practical, hands‑on management style with the ability to lead by example.
• Experience implementing and maintaining effective financial controls.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A supportive and approachable personality, comfortable coaching junior colleagues through their professional development.
• The ability to work on site in Solihull.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Transactional Finance Manager or a hands‑on finance professional who has progressed through the accounting ranks and enjoys combining operational responsibility with people management.

Job Offer

A competitive salary plus benefits and free on‑site parking.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.