via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Transactional Finance Lead

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London Full-time GBP 44,000 – 52,000
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Transactional Finance Lead (Systems & AP)

Permanent£44,000 - £52,000

East London

3 days in the officePublic Sector Organisation

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a transactional finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement

  • Take ownership of financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and effective system use

  • Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely payments, maintaining strong financial controls

  • Support audit processes, risk management, and fraud prevention activities

  • Provide guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements including VAT, CIS, and IR35

  • Produce financial reports and analysis to support decision-making

  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations

  • Work closely with stakeholders to improve and embed best practice across purchase-to-pay processes


What you'll need to succeed
  • Part Qualified or AAT Level 4

  • Experience working in a similar role

  • Experience in Finance Operations and ERP Systems

  • Strong knowledge of P2P processes

  • Team leadership experience

  • Have experience working in the public sector

What you need to do now
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