Head of Transactional Finance
Location: Central Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Paying up to £50,000 plus benefits
Apointe are supporting a well-established business in Central Bedfordshire with the exclusive appointment of a Transactional Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in leading teams, driving performance, and improving processes across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
The Role:
As Head of Transactional Finance, you'll take ownership of AR and AP operations, leading a team of 5 and ensuring day-to-day finance processes run smoothly. You'll be the go-to person for driving performance, supporting staff development, and ensuring key KPIs are consistently delivered.
Your role will be a mix of leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on problem-solving – from overseeing debt reduction initiatives to supporting audits and providing accurate, timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
· Leading and motivating a team across AR & AP, setting clear goals and ensuring performance standards are met.
· Managing staffing changes, onboarding, and mentoring – helping the team develop and progress in their careers.
· Driving accountability through regular reviews, coaching, and implementing improvement plans where needed.
· Building strong stakeholder relationships, leading debt-reduction meetings and ensuring proactive collection strategies are in place.
· Reporting on AR & AP metrics daily, ensuring visibility of performance and key trends.
· Supporting audits, ensuring compliance with controls, and resolving escalation queries quickly and effectively.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
· An experienced leader in Accounts Payable / Receivable with a track record of improving team performance.
· Comfortable managing people, setting clear expectations, and building a positive, solution-focused culture.
· Confident engaging with stakeholders and driving outcomes in debt collection and transactional finance.
· Detail-oriented with strong reporting skills, able to spot trends and take action.
If interested please apply directly or email