We are looking to recruit a Transactions Team Leader to manage a team of Financial Support Officers within the Finance team. The role and team The Transactions Team are an integral team within SRA and are responsible for managing payments, in and out of the SRA. Three key functions of the team are Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, month end processing and general finance support. As the Transactions Team Leader you will inspire and manage the Finance Support Officers to deliver all aspects of finance support to the Finance team and the wider business including processing invoices, bank reconciliations, managing cash, raising sales orders and processing month end journals. You will motivate, influence, and develop the team to ensure that KPIs and SLAs are met. You will provide opportunities for continuous improvement and development of systems, workflows, and processes. Along with providing advice, guidance, and training to the rest of the business on the finance transaction processes. What we are looking for: An effective team leader with significant proven experience of managing teams in a fast-paced demanding environment. Experience of directing, motivating and developing a team to deliver excellent performance and customer service. Knowledge and understanding of setting and managing of KPI's and SLA's. Experience of implementing change, including new systems and processes, and influencing other to deliver improvements. Significant experience of managing the engagement with internal and external customers, to ensure systems and processes operate efficiently and effectively. A person that can underpin everything they do in line with the SRA's four key values. What's in it for you: The opportunity to showcase your proficient communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Responsibility for an integral team within SRA. Work with stakeholders, at all levels in SRA and externally, to raise awareness of the transaction team's processes. Provide managers with full, concise weekly management reports on the delivery of the transactional functions. Manage all aspects of service delivery from the transaction processing functions. To be the subject matter expert on finance transactions processes. Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation. Pension - We will contribute 1½ - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme. £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more. Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets. Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary. Useful and additional information: There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos. Interviews are planned to take place 8, 9, 10 January 2025. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office one to two days a week, and from home the rest of the week. If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via To apply Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form. You will need to upload a CV and Covering Letter. The covering letter should provide evidence of your knowledge, skills and experience and how they specifically relate to key requirements of the role - in particular what is highlighted under the 'What we are looking for' section. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. Closing date for applications is 1 January 2025 at 23:55.