Transactional Finance Team Lead
Valda Energy Limited
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Bicester, England
Contract type: Full time

The Energy Revolution
Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.
Perks that Power Your Journey ️
We are seeking a Transactional Finance Team Lead to join our growing Finance Department. This role will manage a team of two Finance Assistants, working alongside the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their current experience and grow within the function. The successful candidate will support the Financial Controller with a range of accounting duties including:
Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.
Perks that Power Your Journey ️
- Annual Salary between £27k to £30k
- Company annual bonus scheme
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus length of service award up to 30 days
- Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
- Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
- Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
- In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
- Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards
We are seeking a Transactional Finance Team Lead to join our growing Finance Department. This role will manage a team of two Finance Assistants, working alongside the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant. We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their current experience and grow within the function. The successful candidate will support the Financial Controller with a range of accounting duties including:
- Lead and support a finance team, ensuring effective delivery of daily transactional processes including payments, receipts, customer refunds, and expense claims
- Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice approvals, supplier ledger reconciliations, and overseeing the AP inbox, ensuring timely responses and workflow management
- Perform accurate bank reconciliations and post journals to the general ledger, including intercompany entries, as part of ongoing financial operations
- Support month-end close processes and contribute to financial audits by preparing relevant documentation and journal entries
- Collaborate across teams to resolve customer billing and payment queries, and interpret customer accounts using the billing system
- Drive automation and process improvements within finance, while remaining flexible to support business-wide projects and ad hoc tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong finance skills and qualifications, with practical experience in transactional finance roles such as accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, or data entry
- Proven leadership and managerial abilities, ideally with experience leading a finance transactional team
- Solid understanding of financial processes and procedures, with a track record of driving improvements and creating operational efficiencies
- Proficiency with various finance systems and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks effectively, with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and tackle new challenges
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