Finance Transactional Services Manager

Job Description Summary

Finance Transactional Services Manager Permanent

Location:

Edinburgh Closing date: 17th September 2026

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter. We're looking for a Finance Transactional Services Manager to join our Finance team in Edinburgh.

This is a key Finance role responsible for overseeing the efficient processing, control and governance of transactional finance activities across the AAM UK Group of companies.

Managing a small team, you will ensure critical finance processes operate effectively, payments are processed accurately and on time and robust controls are maintained across a range of financial activities. You will also play an important role in driving continuous improvement, enhancing processes and supporting the wider Finance function to deliver a high-quality service to the business.

• Leading and developing a small team responsible for transactional finance activities across the AAM UK Group.
• Overseeing and controlling company bank accounts, including daily reconciliations and associated journal postings.
• Managing payment processing and bank transfers through Bankline, ensuring strong controls and accurate financial recording.
• Overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring approved invoices are paid on time, supplier queries are resolved and an accurate creditors ledger is maintained.
• Managing corporate payments and associated accounting entries.
• Overseeing corporate credit card administration and ensuring company expenditure is appropriately monitored and recovered where required.
• Ensuring payments to travel, reward and benefit providers are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, processing depreciation journals and contributing towards intercompany balance reconciliations for AAM UK within the AAM Group.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase operational efficiency within the Finance function.

• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAS.
• Previous management experience within a finance or transactional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, banking, reconciliations, payroll-related processes and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and drive solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and challenge constructively at all levels.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying and implementing process enhancements.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong systems and technology skills, with the ability to leverage tools and processes to improve efficiency and control.

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending…