Financial Transactions Team Leader

You will contribute to the development and monitoring of processes and procedures, maintain effective payment systems, and support income recovery on behalf of the Force. Acting as a deputy to the Financial Transactions Services Manager, you will play a vital part in ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

Please note: Staff currently in the internal redeployment pool will be considered first. This role may be withdrawn without notice.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Financial Transactions Team Leader to join our Finance department. This is a key role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial transactions. You will contribute to the development and monitoring of processes and procedures, maintain effective payment systems, and support income recovery on behalf of the Force. Acting as a deputy to the Financial Transactions Services Manager, you will play a vital part in ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Financial Transactions team, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial controls and external regulations, including HMRC Construction Scheme and VAT legislation.
• Provide informed advice on debt recovery strategies and liaise with Legal Services where necessary.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial systems and procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of all transactions within the remit of the role.

About You

• Qualifications: Level 4 finance qualification or significant experience in corporate financial transactions.
• Experience: Proven background in finance operations, ideally in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation, HMRC Construction Scheme, and debt recovery processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with experience using financial accounting systems and understanding key interfaces between General Ledger, Debtors, and Creditors modules.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently as well as part of a team under pressure to meet deadlines.

Application Process

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 – word evidence.

Please click here for the full JDQ

Please click here for the Leadership Framework

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years’ full service
• Local Government Pension Scheme (contributions between 5.5% and 11.5% depending on salary)
• Access to on‑site gyms at HQ and OCC
• Option to join onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Taskers salary‑sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/agile working (role dependent)
• Support from the Health and Wellbeing Centre, including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy, and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements
• Sick pay provisions

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Our Outreach team offers guidance and support throughout the application process for candidates from under-represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.
Contact: Outreach@merseyside.police.uk

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– Do not copy and paste AI-generated answers. This will not help you stand out in a positive way; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.

– Providing false or insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment