Butler Rose is seeking a Transactional Accounts Manager to join a fast-paced services business, reporting to the Finance Director. This is a hands-on role managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, with responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely financial processes.

*This is an office based position with flexibility on start times, working 37.5 hours per week

The successful candidate will have a solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, ideally with experience working in an international environment and collaborating with outsourced transactional teams. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-energy setting, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Manage an outsourced Accounts Payable provider and direct management of Accounts Receivable Executives.
• Take ownership of bank reconciliations, VAT returns and corporate credit card management.
• Drive process improvements, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Produce accurate financial reports and support month-end and year-end close activities.

VAT & Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and submit UK VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Ensure VAT is correctly accounted for across AP, AR, credit cards, and cash transactions.
• Liaise with HMRC, external advisors, and auditors on VAT-related matters where required.
• Maintain robust documentation and controls to support VAT audits and compliance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, credit cards, and VAT returns.
• Demonstrable experience managing AR teams or/and outsourced AP service providers.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Experience in a high-volume, operational environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across teams and the wider business.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Confident user of ERP - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (desirable), QBE or equivalent
• Strong relevant transactional finance experience essential.

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to make an immediate impact within a dynamic organisation. Please contact Sam Powell for further information

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.