Transactional Accounts Manager in Kidlington

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.