Job title: Transactional Finance Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Functional Expertise: Finance Manager
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £41,600.00
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Job published: 07/10/2025
Job ID: 37778

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for a renowned Scottish charity in central Edinburgh.   This organisation is looking for a Transactional Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that all play a part in a very important & rewarding service to communities throughout Scotland.

This role would suit a finance professional with excellent transactional & payroll knowledge & direct supervisory or management experience.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

  • Salary £38,000 - £41,600
  • Opportunity to work with a fantastic charity with fulfilling & rewarding work
  • Excellent work life balance
  • Supportive & innovative working environment
  • Commitment to employee development & continuous learning
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent team ethos

Job

The role of Transactional Finance Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

  • Leading & managing the finance team in high-volume transactional processing
  • Overseeing the end-to-end payroll function, working closely with HR to ensure accuracy & compliance
  • Carrying out payroll checks, preparing RTI submissions & ensuring correct provisions for pensions, student loans & other statutory deductions
  • Pre-empting issues, resolving payroll queries & maintaining clear communication with relevant teams
  • Day-to-day management of financial transactions & reporting
  • Ensuring high standards of service & adherence to deadlines
  • Maintaining & developing finance systems in collaboration with IT
  • Working closely with Head of Finance to support the organisation's financial service

You

As Transactional Finance Manager you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

  • Extensive experience in a transactional finance role
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements
  • Exemplary leadership & team management abilities – capable of mentoring a team
  • Proficiency in finance software & excellent with spreadsheets
  • Experience with charity accounting & knowledge of SORP would be ideal, NOT essential
  • Excellent communication skills & ability to handle complex financial information
  • Change management & continuous improvement mindset

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this role is right for you.  Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.