Optimum Recruitment Group Limited
Transactional Finance Manager
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Job Title: Transactional Finance Manager
Optimum Recruitment Group is proud to be working exclusively with our exciting growth client based in Wakefield to seek an experienced, operationally minded Transactional Finance Manager.
Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead, mentor, and scale the core transactional finance function. You will manage a team of 10 direct reports across specialized functions, taking full operational leadership of Purchase Ledger (AP), Credit Control (AR), multi-channel e-commerce platform reconciliations, and the central finance support functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Team Growth
- Query Management
- Ledger Management & Balance Sheet Ownership (Sage 200)
- Process Improvement, Audit & Controls
- Cash Controls & Payment Approvals
- HR, Performance Management & Team Development
- E-Commerce & Platform Reconciliation Oversight
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This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role responsible for taking creditors and debtors through to Balance Sheet level for month-end and year-end reporting in Sage 200.
A major focus of this position will be setting workflow KPIs, managing dedicated accounts telephone and email channels, enforcing robust internal controls, and actively driving process automation as the business expands.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join the business as it navigates a period of growth and change and will allow you to be involved in shaping the function moving forwards.
Required Skills and Experiences
- AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with strong operational expertise.
- Previous experience managing transactional finance teams is essential.
- A strong understanding of transactional accounting processes up to balance sheet level is required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
- An ability to dig amongst the weeds to identify and improve process and rectify issues.
- Exceptional leadership, delegation, and coaching skills across varied sub-teams.
- Customer-service orientation for managing queries via phone and email.
- Strong proficiency in driving efficiency within Sage 200.
- Outstanding attention to detail paired with a commercial overview.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Resilient and composed under pressure during peak operational or audit periods.
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Compensation
Salary up to £50k plus benefits depending on skills and experiences.
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