Transactional Finance Associate – Accounts Payable

Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Start Date: Immediate start – Six Months Temporary position

We’re partnering with a Global Shared Service Provider on behalf of our client to recruit a Transactional Finance Associate to join their team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, people-focused environment where service excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role

Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager , you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end contractor payment process, ensuring timesheets and invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

Working within a global finance operations environment, front-office teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver an efficient, reliable, and customer-focused service. This is a hands-on operational role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, building relationships, and making a positive difference to the experience of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Process contractor invoices and payment runs accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Perform financial reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage payment queries professionally, promptly, and with a customer-focused approach.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Build positive working relationships with contractors, front-office teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.

About You

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Transactional Finance, or a payments operations role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate work.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confidence working with finance systems and large datasets.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global finance operations environment, working in partnership with a leading shared service provider to support our client’s contractor payment operations.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, people-focused team where accuracy, accountability, and excellent service are valued, with the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and build strong relationships across the business.

An immediate start is available.

If you’re motivated, proactive, and passionate about delivering accurate financial processing and excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity!