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Hays is working with an organisation in North-East Bristol who are looking for an Accounting Transactional Services Manager on a 6-month FTC. Pay for the role is £45,000-48,000 (pro rata). You will be required to be in the office, 1 day a week, on Tuesdays. Duties of the role include:

• Supervise a team of five accounts assistants, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee comprehensive sales and purchase ledger processes, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage supplier payments, ensuring proper authorisation and compliance with VAT regulations.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and contribute to insightful financial reporting.
• Lead supplier statement reconciliations, promptly addressing and escalating discrepancies.
• Oversee and enhance employee expense and corporate credit card management processes.
• Assist with month-end activities, including reviewing accruals and payroll journals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for financial transaction processes.
• Recruit, train, and manage team members, fostering their professional growth and performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hold a professional accountancy qualification (AAT) or are currently pursuing ACCA/CIMA certification.
• Extensive experience in managing purchase and sales ledgers within a P2P purchase ordering environment.
• Proven expertise in team leadership, resolving supplier queries, and reconciling control accounts.
• Advanced proficiency in IT tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and various financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrates a detail-oriented and proactive approach, with a strong focus on driving continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication skills paired with robust stakeholder management capabilities.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working opportunity: 1 day a week working in the office

• Free onsite parking

• Potential for permanent opportunity

What you need to do now

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