Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Leader
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a team of professionals and drive cash flow, reduce risk, and strengthen credit performance across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned AR leader who wants to take full ownership of a function, influence strategy, and be part of a thriving organisation.
The successful candidate will lead a team of five, work closely with senior management, and play a key role in driving business growth and improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AR/Credit Control professionals, promoting high performance and accountability.
* Take full ownership of the end-to-end AR and credit control process, including oversight of collections, credit risk management, and aged debt resolution.
* Manage a large portfolio of high-volume accounts, including complex and high-risk clients across multiple industries.
* Build strong relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth collections and dispute resolution.
* Report directly to senior leadership with regular updates on performance metrics, aged debt, risk exposure, and cash flow forecasts.
* Monitor KPIs and implement strategic improvements to drive efficiencies, improve DSO, and minimise bad debt.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve escalated queries and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
* Analyse AR ageing reports and provide insight-led recommendations to drive decision-making.
* Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3+ years experience in a Credit Control or AR Management role, with full team leadership responsibility.
* Proven ability to manage high-risk, high-volume accounts in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
* Strong people management skills with a coaching, hands-on leadership style.
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
* Comfortable working to tight deadlines, targets, and performance metrics.
* Proficient in credit control/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (reporting and analysis).
* Highly organised, results-driven, and solutions-focused.