Group Head of Transactional Accounting

• We are currently looking for a Group Head of Transactional Accounting to join the finance team. The role will be responsible for leadership and oversight of AR and AP activities across the Group
• Lead and develop the Credit Control team, providing guidance on complex account issues, performance management and regular team reviews
• Oversee credit risk, customer onboarding and exposure management, including credit limits, payment terms, master data reviews and key account financial assessments
• Manage cash collection reporting and analysis, including monthly Board pack inputs, cash flow reporting, collection targets and unresolved debit note escalation
• Maintain effective relationships with credit insurers, brokers and debt collection agencies, including annual policy declarations and related reporting
• Provide oversight of controls, audits and stakeholder engagement, including audit sample support and working with claims team
• Other ad hoc tasks required to ensure the efficient functioning of the Credit Control function
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring clear KPI reporting, strong performance management and continuous improvement of team capability
• Drive Accounts Payable process efficiency and control improvements, working with IT, Procurement and wider operations to optimise SAP, Concur and PO/invoice processing
• Manage supplier payment processes, including twice-monthly payment runs, international outsourced partner coordination and alignment with Treasury on cash requirements
• Oversee supplier and vendor master data controls, including new vendor validation, master data changes and decommissioning inactive suppliers
• Ensure strong Accounts Payable governance and stakeholder support through reconciliations, audit support, control self-assessments, process documentation and business training
• Other ad hoc tasks required to ensure the efficient functioning of the Accounts Payable function

• Hybrid working
• Company bonus scheme
• Holiday trading and allowance increases for length of service
• Mental wellbeing support
• Generous employee discounts
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Enhance pension contribution
• A range of discounts via Perkbox
• Recognition scheme

A flexible thinker who can provide solutions and deliver them Methodical approach to tasks who demonstrates a calm demeanour under pressure

Excellent people skills with strong ability to communicate and build with internal and external stakeholders

Experienced with monthly reporting using MS Office and other reporting toolsSAP cloud-based ERP, Concur and PO/invoice processing knowledge

Detail oriented, able to deal with complex issues and propose changes to improve our current processes

Experience in retail or FMCG / manufacturing environment

Pragmatic problem solver who is not afraid to challenge the status quo