Head of transactional finance

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to £80,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working!

Primary responsibilities;

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.
• Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.
• Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.
• Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.
• Implement and maintain effective KPI's across departments, under direct responsibility.
• Oversee the Intercompany policies and procedures, ensuring reconciliations are performed regularly and discrepancies resolved, per policy.
• Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Key experience and attributes;

• Strong people management and development essential
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis

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