finance manager

finance manager Manchester, England

AJ Bell
Full Time Manchester, England 61930 - 34229 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

finance

Job Description


Looking to develop a career with an award winning business in the financial services industry? AJ Bell could have just the opportunity for you.

We are creating a pivotal new role of Transactional Finance Manager within the finance department to support continued growth and the transition to a new accounting system. This role will manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and billing functions of the finance department across the Group. We are looking for a talented, team focused individual with a positive mindset to join our high performing team who will ensure we maintain strong financial processes and drive efficiencies.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play an integral role in developing the Transactional Finance function, including the management and development of our aspiring Graduate trainees and monitoring performance. The successful candidate will be an experienced qualified Manager, ideally with transactional management exposure.

Key focus areas of your role will be:

  • Accountable for, the Order to Cash and Purchase to Pay functions. These operational areas deal with transactional information relating to customers, suppliers and staff:
    • Order to Cash: ensuring accurate and timely invoicing of customers and collections of outstanding payments
    • Purchase to Pay: ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, expense claims and payments
  • Ensure efficient processing of transactions, creating strong controls and governance that are fit for purpose as the business grows
  • Prepare, develop and maintain monthly KPIs for management reporting and escalation
  • Contribute to the development of key financial policies and processes
  • Drive continuous improvement and efficiency
  • Assist with interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors to support the process
  • Assist with ad hoc project work as required by the business.

You will be technically minded, and able to demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively across the team and wider business.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking for a fast paced environment, where they can add value and support business growth.

Qualification, skills and experience

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with at least 3 years PQE
  • Experience within a similar role essential
  • Strong people management skills
  • Good understanding of IFRS frameworks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have 480,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £75.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1200 employees and have been named one of the UK's '100 Best Companies to Work For’ for five consecutive years.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

What we offer:

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Casual dress code
  • Discretionary bi-annual bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Free shares scheme
  • Paid study support for qualifications
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
  • Bike loan
  • Season ticket loan portal
  • Discounted PMI and Dental
  • On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
  • Paid volunteering opportunities
  • Free social events and more

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

finance manager
AJ Bell

http://www.ajbell.co.uk
Manchester, United Kingdom
Michael Summersgill, Andy Bell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Investment & Asset Management
Finance
1995
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