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Transactional Finance Manager

  • Location: Harrogate
  • Salary: £32000 - £35000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

  • Sector: Transactional Finance, Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Accounts
  • Contact Email: leeds@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 11 June 2021
  • Job Ref: LCO36540_1620832513
Our client based in the Harrogate area are looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to oversee and manage a team of 7 ledger staff covering both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including Credit Control. The role is designed to allow the successful individual licence to take ownership of, improve and revamp both the AP and AR functions moving forward.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

*Line management and ownership of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable functions/companies.
*Ensure the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions operate to agreed KPIs.
*Provide and regularly review KPI/objective targets for the functions listed above to ensure the best possible performance of the Transactional Accounts Team
*Lead role on transactional process improvements
*Monthly/weekly reporting on vendor and customer ledgers
*Production of transaction accounts reports, such as compliance and aged debt
*Deliver support to debt collection process with specific client queries
*Provide additional input resource to the function(s) as and when required
*Provide support and training to the operational, sales and commercial side(s) of the business.
*Assistance in the annual audit process
*Ad-hoc project work
*Day to day payment/income sweep
*To support and maintain best practice with regards to GDPR
*To be committed to continuous improvement within the Finance department and reporting
*Support on ad-hoc tasks and reporting.
*To keep up to date with industry initiatives to enable best practice to be adopted at all time.

We are keen to hear from individuals with the following skills and experiences:

*Strong line management experience leading finance teams previously
*Experienced in designing and implementing automated reports/processes
*A proven record of leading/managing staff
*Good organisational skills and can work in a methodical manner
*Time management skills
*Proven track record in all areas of accounts
*Strong communication skills both internally and to external suppliers / clients

If you are experienced in a Transactional Finance / Accounts Manager role and are in the market looking for a new and challenging position overseeing a small team in a role that would give lots of autonomy and opportunity to put your own stamp on things please get in touch and apply now.



Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.