Finance Transactions Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management? Do you enjoy leading teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant? Are you seeking a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements? We are seeking a skilled Finance Transactions Manager to take a key role in overseeing the transactional finance function. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, operational finance environment, enjoys developing a small team, and wants to make a tangible impact on financial performance and process efficiency. As Finance Transactions Manager, you will: • Take ownership of accounts payable, accounts receivable, rent accounting, and cash management processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Lead, support, and develop a small team, fostering motivation, high performance, and cohesion. • Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, month-end closing, and reporting of key financial metrics. • Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, vendors, and other external stakeholders. • Drive process improvements, implement KPIs, and maintain robust internal controls. • Oversee VAT, banking, and financial system operations to ensure integrity of data and compliance with regulations. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly regarded, driven organisation with a strong reputation for financial excellence. You will work alongside a talented and supportive finance team, with access to excellent benefits and opportunities to further develop your career while making a real impact on the organisation’s financial operations. The successful candidate will: • Be a CCAB-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or hold equivalent experience. • Have experience managing transactional finance teams, delivering complex reconciliations, and driving process improvements. • Possess strong VAT knowledge, ERP system experience, and advanced Excel skills. • Be a confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to colleagues at all levels. • Demonstrate leadership skills and a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving. This role blends technical finance expertise with team leadership, offering a real opportunity to influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. You will be expected to work in their office based in West Kent approximately two days per week, with hybrid flexibility.