Harper May is working with a consultancy group that is seeking a Transactional Manager to oversee its finance operations, including billing, ledger management, and day-to-day transactional finance activities.

The business operates in a fast-paced, service-led environment and is focused on maintaining accurate financial processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring the smooth running of core finance functions.

The Role

The Transactional Manager will be responsible for managing key finance operations across the business, ensuring that billing, purchase ledger, and sales ledger processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, the role will also support improvements in process, reporting, and control.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing finance operations while driving efficiency in a busy and evolving business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations across the business
• Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll processes
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and records
• Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional activities
• Monitor cash flow and support working capital management
• Manage billing processes and ensure timely invoicing and collections
• Review reconciliations and resolve discrepancies where required
• Support month-end processes through accurate transactional reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Manage and develop transactional finance staff

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong experience in a transactional finance or finance operations role
• Background within IT services, professional services, or a service-led environment
• Experience managing purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll functions
• Strong understanding of financial controls and processes
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience managing or supervising a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments