Transactional Finance Lead

Company: Hays Accountancy and Finance
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Location: London
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Job Description

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Transactional Finance Lead (Systems & AP)

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Permanent£44,000 – £52,000

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East London

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3 days in the officePublic Sector Organisation

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Key responsibilities

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  • Lead and develop a transactional finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement
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  • Take ownership of financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and effective system use
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  • Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely payments, maintaining strong financial controls
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  • Support audit processes, risk management, and fraud prevention activities
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  • Provide guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements including VAT, CIS, and IR35
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  • Produce financial reports and analysis to support decision-making
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  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations
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  • Work closely with stakeholders to improve and embed best practice across purchase-to-pay processes
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What you'll need to succeed

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  • Part Qualified or AAT Level 4
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  • Experience working in a similar role
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  • Experience in Finance Operations and ERP Systems
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  • Strong knowledge of P2P processes
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  • Team leadership experience
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  • Have experience working in the public sector
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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted: September 15th, 2026