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Interim Transaction/AP Team Leader

BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Burnley, Lancashire BB12, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced AP/Transactions Team Leader for an interim role in Central Burnley.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Purchase Ledger and transactional processing, with immediate availability required.
  • This hands-on position involves leading Accounts Payable and Receivable operations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
  • Key responsibilities include managing year-end processing, VAT accounting, and driving system improvements for efficiency.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, ideally requiring several years in a similar position.

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced AP/Transactions Team Leader to join our client based in Central Burnley on an Interim basis. The organisation is about to start Year End, so an additional experienced pair of hands with a strong Purchase Ledger / Transactional processing background is key to what the company needs. The role is based on site, so being a commutable distance from Burnley is required.

THE ROLE

The role will be hands on within an experienced Transactions Team. Not only will you ensure financial transactions across Accounts Payable & Receivables are processed efficiently, accurately, and in line with internal controls and policies, but you will also be getting involved in all aspects of processing and reconciliation work within the transactional finance area. 

Key Priorities:

  • Lead Accounts Payable & Receivable operations, ensuring prompt payments, robust tax handling,g and effective debt collection
  • Year End, hands-on AP transactional processing within the systems and associated reconciliations to ensure speed and efficiency
  • Use your solid experience to drive system improvements and self-serve functionality for greater efficiency and access to financial data
  • Support accurate VAT accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes to maintain a robust control environment
  • Support the develop and deliver KPIs and financial dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

ABOUT YOU

  • Immediately available is essential - this is a temporary position
  • Strong knowledge of AP/AR, credit control and VAT
  • Experience in process improvement, automation, and financial system functionality
  • Team leadership and working as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.