Finance Transaction Manager
Salary £38,000 - £42,000
Location Trowbridge and surrounding areas
Flexible working opportunities
Full time (37 hours)
Closing date: 1 September 2024
Who we are
Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have over 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North-East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.
The role
As Transaction Manager, you'll be at the heart of our business, overseeing a talented team of six finance support staff, of which there are two team leaders who will report directly to you. We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders and building strong relationships across the company.
You'll be responsible for the entire financial lifecycle, ensuring the integrity of our financial systems and managing your team's day-to-day operations. These include account payable, income processing, direct debit administration, treasury functions, payroll, and general ledger entries.
You'll have the opportunity to affect tangible change, with the authority to streamline processes, implement new systems, and drive financial transformation.
As the day-to-day manager of the finance support team, you'll supervise, mentor, and organise coverage across all roles, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and further develop your leadership skills, we want to speak to you!
What we are looking for
We are open to all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply, but ideally you will have some of the following experience:
- Minimum AAT qualified
- Experience leading & managing staff
- 3 years' experience in a finance environment
- Sales & purchase ledger experience
- Payroll knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Experience in system upgrades & administration
- Excellent time management & organisational skills
Although it is not necessary, experience and understanding of social housing will be a bonus.
What we offer
Our main benefits include;
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas
- Buy/sell up to 1 week's holiday
- Life assurance
- Flexible working opportunities - giving you flexibility on how long, where and when you work to support better customer service and promote a work/life balance.
- Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 4% or choose to opt into our enhanced pension scheme, where you pay 4%, we pay 9%)
- Cycle to work scheme
At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.
We're keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.
The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline.