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Transactional Services Lead
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)
Governing body for the national sport of Wales. Leading Welsh rugby to the forefront of the global game in performance and reputation. Developing grass-roots rugby, increasing participation, supporting clubs and bringing communities together.
Job Posted- 24 Sep 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- Wales
Closing date- 3 Oct 2025
Responsible for leading the daily operations of the Transactional Services function within the Finance team. This includes supervising Accounts Assistants, overseeing invoice and expense processing, maintaining accurate ledgers, supporting credit control, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The role emphasizes stakeholder relationship management, performance monitoring against KPIs, and the resolution of payment and reconciliation issues to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working in a purchase and/or sales ledger function, with supervising a small team.
- Drive to maintain high standards and ensure KPI’s are met.
- Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft and Finance & Accounting packages
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
- Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
- Experience of process improvement and managing change
- An understanding of payroll process would be desirable
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Transactional Services function, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervise, support, and coordinate a team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and assistance where needed.
- Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and staff expenses, addressing any queries or issues that arise.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the wider finance team and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Reconcile supplier statements and promptly resolve any discrepancies or queries.
- Review and ensure the accuracy of supplier and expense payment runs.
- Support credit control activities, ensuring debts are collected in a timely manner.
- Regularly review the group’s purchase and sales ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, including adherence to supplier payment terms and the effective management of the shared inbox.
- Ensure a robust system of financial controls and processes is in place within the Finance team, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Key Relationships
- Finance team
- Group auditors
WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
- Life assurance scheme
- WRU Group Ticket Allocation
- Employee assistance programme
- Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
- Free stadium parking and gym
- WRU Group store and tour discounts
- WRU Group partnership offers
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
How to Apply
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