Transactional Finance/Purchase Ledger Team Leader

30 July 20262026-07-30
Sheffield, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

We are recruiting an experienced Transactional Finance Team Leader for a leading UK business with the Head Office based in central Sheffield. This is a newly created role to lead and oversee the group's ledger functions.

  • Competitive salary + hybrid working  + additional generous employee benefits. 
  • They aim to be net-zero carbon by 2030!
  • Responsible and inclusive employer, committed to creating an environment where people can be their best and authentic selves at all times.
  • Supporting all employees with development and education to achieve their goals and objectives.

The Job: 

The Transactional Finance Team Leader is responsible for supporting, managing and developing the ledger team, maintaining financial controls whilst driving process improvements:

  • Managing, motivating and developing a team of 5.
  • Ensuring the accurate, timely and efficient operation of purchase and sales ledgers and treasury processes. 
  • Updating and maintaining the cashbooks daily.
  • Maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with Group policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. 
  • Other ad hoc duties as required. 

The Person:

  • Experience of managing a team is essential 
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required. 
  • The ability to identify and improve processes, focusing on efficiencies is desirable. 
  • Experience within construction/property is desirable.