Transactional Finance Team Leader
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London£49,056 - £52,194PermanentCloses: 2026-05-31T22:59:59.000Z
About this job
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Transactional Finance Team Leader to take charge of our Accounts Payable and Financial Systems teams. This is a pivotal role where you will safeguard financial integrity, drive compliance and deliver efficiency across all transactional processes. As our Team Leader, you won’t just manage processes - you will shape the way we deliver financial services. You will be trusted to protect public funds, strengthen governance and provide the insights that guide key business decisions. Key responsibilities:
- Lead with purpose: Inspire and develop a finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage financial systems: Oversee operations, safeguard data integrity and ensure secure, compliant access.
- Deliver excellence: Ensure accurate and timely payments, enforce financial controls, and meet statutory obligations.
- Protect public funds: Manage audits, fraud prevention and risk management with robust safeguards.
- Be the expert: Provide guidance on CIS, IR35, VAT and other statutory requirements.
- Enable decisions: Produce financial reports, statutory returns and insightful analysis to support leadership.
- Drive resilience: Maintain business continuity plans and lead month‑end and year‑end reconciliations.
- Empower stakeholders: Train and support colleagues, embedding best practice in Purchase-to‑Pay processes.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. To be successful in this role, you will be:
- Fully or part-qualified CCAB accountant or AAT Level 4 (merit/distinction), with at least 1 year working experience in a Finance role.
- Experienced in financial systems (ERP platforms), with knowledge of chart of accounts and data mapping.
- Skilled in statutory reporting and purchase to pay requirements (including CIS, IR35, VAT, FOI).
- Knowledgeable in internal controls, audit preparation and system security.
- Experienced in leading teams of 5+ staff, driving performance and embedding continuous improvement.
- Proactive, solutions-focused and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communicator, able to train, guide and support stakeholders across the Purchase-to-Pay process.