We have an opportunity for an Assistant Transaction Services Manager to join the central finance team at Sweco. The role is based at our Leeds office with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Sweco has an award winning portfolio of UK and international projects, demonstrating a broad range of experience in delivering leading-edge, sustainable structural engineering consultancy services. Our ethos is based on close working relationships with like-minded clients and design professionals. As part of the Transaction Services team you will be able to shape the future process improvements and influence policy for the whole of the UK. To assist in the delivery of the Transaction Services Team, including systems, processes including Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, New Supplier Onboarding process, employee expenses and company credit cards. Key Activities will include: Responsibility for the maintenance and management of the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger processes, working with the team to ensure they are up to date, Sweco Group compliant and adhered to. Ensure all financial transactional data is processed in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy. Being the primary expertise area lead for Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger to ensure that all information is processed in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for day to day oversite of the sales ledger, purchase ledger team and high-quality outputs. Coaching the AP and AR Coordinators to ensure their high-quality outputs and development. Responsibility for timely and accurate scheduled and ad-hoc payment runs, facilitation of the AP approval process and supplier statement reconciliations. Supporting the Business Area Financial Controller and Transaction Services Manager in the delivery of system and process developments as requested by Sweco group in LPO forums, specific to AR and AP. Working with Transaction Services Manager to drive improvements in TWC, including reporting, challenging and escalation to management. Responsibility for the oversite of expense approvals in Sweco TEM and the subsequent timely payment to employees. Responsibility for the setup, maintenance and management of company credit cards with Natwest Bank. Responsible for timely settlement of outstanding credit card bills and ensuring complete audit trail to line manager approval of credit cards within TEM. Ensuring that customer and supplier master data is always up to date an accurate. Liaise with Approved Supplier Coordinator to ensure that all suppliers are approved and compliant with Sweco process. Supporting Transaction Services Manager in the lead liaison with Onguard, Pagero and other 3rd party supports to ensure high quality of service level delivery to Sweco and the business operations. Deputising for the Transaction Services Manager. To be successful in the role you will have: Professional membership/qualifications CICM or similar, AP certification such as ACAPP or APA Computer literacy Good knowledge of accounting software Commercial acumen Capacity to influence decision-making within the business Ability to influence experience of operating and influencing up to Director level Collaboration skills excellent EI, communication & relationship management skills PC packages Good Microsoft Skills - Excel, Outlook & Teams Professional expertise A proven track record of leadership in Sales Ledger, Cash Collection and Accounts Payable. Able to lead and deliver process improvements Multi-site locations- experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation. About Us Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable. We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future. Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion It s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. reasonable adjustments ) with the application process? If you re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcingsweco.co.uk for assistance. In order to address your request the following information is needed: Name The best method for contacting you (Phone or email) The position title Requisition/vacancy number Upon receipt of this information, we ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request. Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those hard to fill roles. We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee. Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included. 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