Assistant Finance Transaction Manager

Assistant Finance Transaction Manager Birmingham £34,320 – £39,000 per annum Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 2 years Are you a fully qualified AAT finance professional or a part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA candidate looking to advance your career? The Pioneer Housing and Community Group is entering a dynamic period of transformation, including a comprehensive upgrade of our housing and finance systems. We now have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Finance Transaction Manager to join us to support the Transactional Finance Manager in delivering a proactive and efficient Finance Operations service, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of daily financial transactions. About the role: As our Assistant Finance Transaction Manager, you will work alongside experienced Finance Officers and a Finance Trainee, taking operational lead for Finance Operations in Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Cash book and Rent payments and income allocations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment! Your responsibilities will include: * Providing support to the Finance Team with various financial functions, including internal accounting and purchase order systems. * Managing accounts payable and receivable, bank and cash book reconciliations. * Contributing to management accounts and balance sheet reporting, month end routines and reconciliations. * Supporting with system updates and process improvements during our system upgrade project. Candidate Requirements: * Fully qualified AAT or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA. * Strong finance knowledge and a solid understanding of accounting principles. * Proven ability to take ownership of delegated tasks, demonstrating responsibility and meticulous attention to detail. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. * Excellent administrative skills and outstanding time-management abilities. * Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail. * Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences including non-finance stakeholders. * Use of Excel at intermediate or advance level. * Use of Microsoft Office, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint at an intermediate level. * Experience of using specialist financial / accounting software. Interviews: We will contact suitable candidates to arrange interviews during the advertisement process, so apply now! What The Pioneer Group offer * Access to in-house training programmes and professional development * 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays * Optional Defined Benefit, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme * A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. * A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles. * Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits * Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities * Staff social events We also offer mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champion new starter Buddy as part of your probation and opportunities to shadow other departments. The Pioneer Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of background and cultures. We value and respect individuality and engage a culture within our organisation where people can thrive and be themselves. We also make sure employees are valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the organisation is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. If you\’re looking to grow your career in finance, be part of a dynamic transformation, and join the ever-growing housing sector offering long-term security, we’d love to hear from you