Transactional Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Hybrid working

Pension 7% matched

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Slough is recruiting a senior accountant to lead transactional finance and drive transformation. You will oversee AR, AP and Payroll, manage cash flow and drive process improvement.

Working with a Finance Director and Head of Finance, you’ll shape the function, develop teams, ensure timely reporting and robust controls while delivering a high-performing finance operation in a hybrid working environment. A 10% bonus is available as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or part-qualified with AR/AP/payroll management experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in finance operations.
• Inclusive leader who motivates and develops people, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop AR, AP and Payroll teams with regular reviews.
• Own cash management; deliver short and medium-term cash flow forecasts and KPIs.
• Lead credit reviews and improve aged debt; oversee payroll and pension payroll.
• Ensure timely period-end close across AR, AP and Payroll with strong controls.
• Develop systems and processes; drive change from testing to go-live.
• Prepare management reports for group stakeholders and support audits.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll management

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Sewell Wallis is working with a globally recognised organisation in Slough, Berkshire, that’s investing heavily in its finance function. They need a talented accountant to lead transactional finance through an exciting period of transformation.

You’ll be working for a Finance Director with a clear vision and a reputation for bringing out the best in people. Alongside the Head of Finance, you’ll lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, take charge of the cash cycle and build a culture of continuous improvement. This isn’t a role where you simply maintain the status quo. You’ll help shape the future of the function.

The package is strong too, with a competitive salary, a 10% bonus, a 7% matched pension and hybrid working.

If you love leading teams, improving how things work and seeing the results of your efforts, we’d like to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Leading, coaching and developing the AR, AP and Payroll teams. This includes one-to-ones, team meetings, probation reviews and annual appraisals, so your teams grow in confidence and become self-managing.
• Taking ownership of cash management. You’ll deliver accurate short and medium-term cash flow forecasts, hit your cash KPIs and spot risks and opportunities early.
• Leading credit reviews and assessments, and driving aged debt improvement projects to reduce bad debt exposure.
• Overseeing payroll and pension payroll so they’re accurate, on time and fully compliant.
• Working with the Head of Finance to deliver a timely period-end close across AR, AP and Payroll.
• Strengthening internal controls, systems and procedures, and leading system and process change from testing through to go-live.
• Preparing management accounting and financial reports for group stakeholders to agreed deadlines.
• Supporting internal and external audits, statutory accounts preparation and tax computations.
• Overseeing inventory, including stock check governance, financial analysis and asset protection.
• Developing a strong partnership with the group’s European Shared Service Centre to keep service levels high.

What are we looking for?

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong background in financial operations. We’ll also consider part-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates with extensive AR, AP and Payroll management experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• An inclusive leader who motivates and develops people
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills, along with self-motivation and emotional intelligence
• Confidence working with and manipulating data
• UK payroll experience, project management skills and strong presentation skills would all be a bonus.

What’s on offer?

• A key role in a finance transformation, with the chance to make a lasting impact
• A forward-thinking business that’s investing in its systems, processes and people
• Leadership from a Finance Director with a clear vision, plus a supportive Head of Finance
• A 10% bonus, a 7% matched pension and hybrid working