Average Transactional Manager salary in the UK

Our client is seeking a dedicated Transactional Finance Manager to join their expanding finance team in Manchester City Centre. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with robust leadership skills, a comprehensive background in transactional finance, and a passion for process enhancement. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring precision, efficiency, and compliance across the team. Opportunity to lead and support a small teamOversee all transactional finance processesDrive efficiencies within the team What you'll do: As a Transactional Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our client's growing finance team. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This includes overseeing supplier payments, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, customer collections, and more. You will also be tasked with maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers/customers. Your proactive approach will be crucial in reviewing current processes and controls to drive efficiencies within the team. Manage and support a small team; providing guidance, training, and regular performance feedbackOversee all transactional finance processes including supplier payments, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and customer collectionsEnsure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payment runsMonitor customer accounts and support effective credit control to reduce aged debtMaintain and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/customersReview and improve current processes and controls, driving efficiencies within the teamSupport month-end close processes related to AP and AR, including reconciliations and reportingAct as the first point of escalation for queries or disputesEnsure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controlsAssist with audit preparation and year-end reporting as required What you bring: The ideal candidate for this Transactional Finance Manager position brings proven experience in a similar role along with previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team. You possess a strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. Your excellent organisational skills coupled with your ability to communicate effectively make you an asset to any team. You are confident working with finance systems and have intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Your ability to work under pressure while managing competing deadlines sets you apart from others. Lastly, your proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. Proven experience in a similar transactional finance or finance operations rolePrevious experience managing or supervising a small finance teamStrong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processesExcellent organisational and communication skillsConfident in working with finance systems and Excel (intermediate to advanced level)Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlinesA proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail What sets this company apart: Our client is a well-established organisation that values their employees and offers a supportive work environment. They are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Their inclusive culture encourages teamwork and collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its employees and provides a rewarding work experience. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Transaction Reporting Specialist Location: Basildon Essex hybrid OR London with 1 day in Basildon each week (open to suggestions) Duration: 3 month initial contract, likely rolling up to 12 months (Outside IR35) £Market Rates (Negotiable) Deerfoot Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transaction Reporting Specialist to join a leading investment management firm on a 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension up to 12 months. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Basildon, Essex. The Role This position focuses on ensuring accurate and timely FCA MiFID II transaction reporting, maintaining compliance with FCA SUP 17 and RTS 22. The successful candidate will work closely with Compliance, Operations, and IT teams to manage reporting processes, conduct reconciliations, and support regulatory audits. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with MiFID II transaction reporting (RTS 22, FCA SUP 17).Submit transaction reports via an Approved Reporting Mechanism (ARM).Investigate and resolve reporting issues, including rejected reports and FCA feedback.Conduct data validation, reconciliations, and manage reporting exceptions.Liaise with Compliance, Front Office, IT, and external vendors on reporting processes.Stay up to date with FCA and ESMA regulatory developments impacting transaction reporting. What We're Looking For Strong expertise in FCA MiFID II transaction reporting.Hands-on experience with ARMs and FCA Market Data Processor portal.Background in investment management, asset management, or securities trading.Proficiency in data analysis, reconciliations, and exception management.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Transaction Reporting Specialist to play a key role in regulatory compliance within a fast-paced investment management environment. Please apply for more details! Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Meraki Talent are partnering with a hugely successful UK financial service organisation to recruit a Head of Transactional Operations and will have responsibility for teams driving operational and process effectiveness.You will have direct operational responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Control teams and will take the lead on key projects and operational change that will continue to improve performance and efficiency across the teams.Reporting to the Financial Controller, key responsibilities of the role are: Review and maintain the control framework for AP and Controls teams - providing input that continues to improve controls and mitigate risksManage and provide leadership for the both AP and Controls teamsEnsure good stewardship of payables reportingProduce and prepare MI for key Payables and Controls metricsManage cost element for the VAT returnsManage both internal and external audit requests and enhancing stakeholder relationships with Auditors (Int & Ext)Partner with internal Tax team with the view to ensuring accurate data is captured and minimises potential risksContinue to work with project and technology teams on process automation improvements You will have a background of leadership and direct management of teams, whilst being able to manage change, challenges and also build teams. You'll also be comfortable communicating and presenting with key stakeholders at all levels.The role will have good autonomy and will suit someone keen to challenge current practices, problem solver that effectively provides solutions.You will be able understand finance, variances and data, with an eye for detail, being intuitive and be able to articulate findings to key stakeholders.Overall, this is a fantastic opportunity with a growing and high profile business, there is great growth potential across the group. Additionally, there is a highly competitive salary, benefits and hybrid/flexible working on offer to the successful candidate.For more information and a confidential chat, please reach out to Scott Eccles. Meraki Talent are partnering with a hugely successful UK financial service organisation to recruit a Head of Transactional Operations and will have responsibility for teams driving operational and process effectiveness.You will have direct operational responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Control teams and will take the lead on key projects and operational change that will continue to improve performance and efficiency across the teams.Reporting to the Financial Controller, key responsibilities of the role are: Review and maintain the control framework for AP and Controls teams - providing input that continues to improve controls and mitigate risksManage and provide leadership for the both AP and Controls teamsEnsure good stewardship of payables reportingProduce and prepare MI for key Payables and Controls metricsManage cost element for the VAT returnsManage both internal and external audit requests and enhancing stakeholder relationships with Auditors (Int & Ext)Partner with internal Tax team with the view to ensuring accurate data is captured and minimises potential risksContinue to work with project and technology teams on process automation improvements You will have a background of leadership and direct management of teams, whilst being able to manage change, challenges and also build teams. You'll also be comfortable communicating and presenting with key stakeholders at all levels.The role will have good autonomy and will suit someone keen to challenge current practices, problem solver that effectively provides solutions.You will be able understand finance, variances and data, with an eye for detail, being intuitive and be able to articulate findings to key stakeholders.Overall, this is a fantastic opportunity with a growing and high profile business, there is great growth potential across the group. Additionally, there is a highly competitive salary, benefits and hybrid/flexible working on offer to the successful candidate.For more information and a confidential chat, please reach out to Scott Eccles.