At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a finance team, ensuring accurate payments and financial reporting.
- Company: Join a reputable public sector organisation in East London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public finance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Part Qualified or AAT Level 4 with finance operations experience.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 52000 £ per year.
Government & Public Services / Part Qualified Accountant
Your new role:
- Transactional Finance Lead (Systems & AP)
- Permanent
- £44,000 - £52,000
- East London
- 3 days in the office
- Public Sector Organisation
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a transactional finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvement
- Take ownership of financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and effective system use
- Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely payments, maintaining strong financial controls
- Support audit processes, risk management, and fraud prevention activities
- Provide guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements including VAT, CIS, and IR35
- Produce financial reports and analysis to support decision-making
- Manage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations
- Work closely with stakeholders to improve and embed best practice across purchase-to-pay processes
What you'll need to succeed:
- Part Qualified or AAT Level 4
- Experience working in a similar role
- Experience in Finance Operations and ERP Systems
- Strong knowledge of P2P processes
- Team leadership experience
- Have experience working in the public sector
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Transactional Finance Management
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Risk Management
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