Transactional Finance Manager

Cheltenham (Hybrid)

Fixed-Term Contract of 8 months

Up to £40,000

We are looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our client's transactional finance function and manage a team of two Finance Assistants. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of all day-to-day financial transactions, while maintaining strong controls and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the Finance Assistants, ensuring high performance and service delivery.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashbooks, bank postings and reconciliations.
• Manage supplier payments, staff expenses, corporate credit cards and BACS payments in line with financial controls.
• Take ownership of debt collection, cash allocation and customer account reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close activities and support year-end audits.
• Ensure VAT compliance and help strengthen financial processes and controls across the finance function.

About You

You'll have good experience in a transactional finance environment and previous team leadership responsibility. You'll have strong month-end expertise, excellent Excel skills, sound knowledge of UK VAT, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

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