Transaction Manager – Finance

Salary: £48,000 per year

37.5 hours per/ week

Trident Group has over 50 years’ experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,400 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. It employs more than 850 staff, works with many volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships as part of the employment package. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £34m and owns assets close to £186m.

The Group consists of;

* Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance

* Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity providing services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and those who have been victims of domestic abuse across all age groups across the Midlands.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, control all transactional functions within finance, providing great support to Finance and the rest of the Trident business

Key responsibilities:

* Manage the three team leaders of Credit Control, Payments and Revenue Recognition. Provide management support for the whole team to include team development and regular performance reviews.

* Create a team that is flexible to meet all deadlines.

* Create a culture of delivery and process improvement.

* Management of KPIs for the team. Able to understand and explain performance. Improve performance when required.

* Ensure accuracy in processing of transactional data.

* Creating good relationships across the business. Building trust in our team, our systems and our processes.

* Work with the business so they understand and adhere to key processes and timetables.

* Ensure good quality process notes of all processes are maintained.

* Ensure a strong audit trail is maintained for all transactions.

* Schedules are maintained to support year end audit work.

* Management of relevant software and processes.

* Look for improvements and efficiencies within processes.

* Actively involved in testing of new IT systems or system improvements.

About You

Key Skills and Experience:

* Demonstrable evidence of managing a multi-disciplined transaction team

* Evidence of driving performance in a similar team.

* Excellent communication and influencing skills both with the team and the wider business.

* Strong numerical and analytical skills.

* Good knowledge of Excel and other MS packages and a sound knowledge of other ICT solutions including Housing Management and Finance Systems.

* Able to motivate teams and contribute as a team player.

* Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective liaison with internal and external clients.

* Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Applying

All applications must be accompanied with a current CV which will be used to assess your suitability for the role. Please ensure all the skills, experience and qualifications requested are clearly demonstrated in your CV as explained in the body of the advert.

All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS).