Transcational Finance Manager

Transnational Finance Manager| Manchester City Centre (Hybrid) | 3 month FTC (potential to be extended) | £39,000 - £43,000 DOE Axon Moore are exclusively recruiting an Transnational Finance Manager for a reputable business in Manchester City Centre. This role is to cover for an initial 3 months (potential to be extended). Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of 4, whilst acting as the primary coordinator for setting up bank payments to suppliers. This is perfect for someone who has previous experience managing both AR & AP teams, and who isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves as the role will involve administrative support alongside payment processing and financial reconciliation. Responsibilities: Payment Processing Processing BACS runs at least twice a week (depending on demand). Facilitating float payments through internal bank transfers, external account payments, and cash transactions. Handling ad-hoc payments for staff, contractors, or employees as needed. Financial Reconciliation Performing monthly reconciliation for key bank accounts and petty cash. Conducting regular reviews of banking activity as well as balance sheet codes. Validating and importing data into the Access financial system. Administrative and Support Acting as line manager to four direct reports, providing training and support and acting as approver (including but not limited to purchase orders/invoices/expenses/bank reconciliations) Acting as the primary point of contact for financial queries, ensuring prompt resolution. Managing financial administration tasks, including but limited to providing financial information to third parties when required (i.e. setting credit accounts up with suppliers) and handling forms for new cardholders. Assist in logging tickets into the Access Financials support portal, serving as a liaison between end-users and Access. Supporting the broader finance team and providing cover when required. Compiling staff changes for payroll processing, working with HR to resolve payroll queries, calculating pay, and ensuring accurate submission and verification of payroll data with our provider. Submitting monthly staff pension information to our pension provider. Assisting with process improvements. Person Specification Experience of working in a busy finance department, preferably in the arts/culture sector. Part Qualified, or QBE Excellent people, organisational and communication skills. Good experience of using SAGE or other accountancy packages. Experience of accounting for VAT and other tax. Excellent systems and administrative skills, including advance use of Excel. Experience of working with databases. Able to work under pressure accurately and efficiently. Positive and enthusiastic attitude, including a flexible approach to developing and delivering the job For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Lorna Duka: (url removed) at Axon Moore