Accounting Transaction Services Manager

HF Trust; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Accounting Transaction Services Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving efficiency and leading teams? Do you have a strong background in sales and purchase ledger management? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As an Accounting Transaction Services Manager, you will oversee sales and purchase ledger processes, ensuring all transactions are handled efficiently and in line with KPIs. You will manage a team of four, fostering a high-performance culture and continuously improving financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee end-to-end sales and purchase ledger processes to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
2. Manage supplier payments, ensuring correct authorisation and VAT treatment.
3. Monitor cash flow forecasting and assist with financial reporting.
4. Lead supplier statement reconciliations, escalating issues as needed.
5. Manage and develop employee expense and credit card processes.
6. Support month-end processes, including accruals and payroll journal reviews.
7. Drive continuous process improvements within financial transactions.
8. Lead and develop your team through recruitment, training, and performance management.

What We’re Looking For

1. Professional Accountancy Qualification (AAT) or working towards ACCA/CIMA.
2. Strong experience in purchase and sales ledger management within a P2P purchase ordering system.
3. Experience in team management, supplier query resolution, and control account reconciliation.
4. Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
5. A detail-oriented and proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
6. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Hft?

1. Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
2. Work in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.
3. Flexible hybrid working model with career growth opportunities.
4. Make a real impact in financial operations and efficiency.

Additional Information

Hybrid Working – Bristol Office & Home (minimum 1 day in office per week)

Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

We offer:

1. Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
2. Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment.
3. Training: Access to award winning training and development
4. Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
5. Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
6. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
7. Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
8. Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
9. Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary.

At Hft, we champion diversity, kindness, and innovation. If you’re ready to make a difference and ensure the highest standards of care, apply today!

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.