Transactional Finance Lead

Reference: 4809929Job ID: 5402343Posted: 2026-07-01Closing date: 2026-09-29Location: LondonSalary: 44,000 - 52,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Government & Public Services / Part Qualified AccountantCompany: HaysConsultant: Neha TanejaHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02072598745Email: neha.taneja@hays.comYour new roleTransactional Finance Lead (Systems & AP)Permanent44,000 - 52,000East London3 days in the officePublic Sector OrganisationKey responsibilitiesLead and develop a transactional finance team, promoting high performance and continuous improvementTake ownership of financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and effective system useOversee the delivery of accurate and timely payments, maintaining strong financial controlsSupport audit processes, risk management, and fraud prevention activitiesProvide guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements including VAT, CIS, and IR35Produce financial reports and analysis to support decision-makingManage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliationsWork closely with stakeholders to improve and embed best practice across purchase-to-pay processesWhat you'll need to succeedPart 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4809929 - Neha Taneja