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Accounts Receivable Manager
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Talent Finance is delighted to be partnering with an ambitious and expanding organisation in Poole to recruit an Accounts Receivable Manager. Operating across multiple entities, the business is continuing to invest in its finance function, systems and controls, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on operational finance with leadership and continuous improvement.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function, drive cash collection performance, strengthen controls and support the development of a scalable finance operation.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day Accounts Receivable function, overseeing invoicing, cash allocation, credit control, debtor reporting and working capital management.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring strong cashflow performance, maintaining accurate customer accounts and supporting wider finance transformation initiatives, whilst providing guidance and support to a small Accounts Receivable team.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Sales Ledger Management
- Taking ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Receivable function
- Ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing across multiple entities
- Overseeing customer account maintenance and ledger integrity
- Managing cash allocation and account reconciliations
- Resolving billing queries and customer disputes efficiently
- Monitoring customer balances and maintaining robust controls
Credit Control & Cash Collection
- Leading cash collection activities and reducing aged debt
- Reviewing aged debtor reports and identifying collection risks
- Building strong relationships with key customer finance teams
- Managing payment plans and supporting dispute resolution
- Driving improvements in working capital performance
- Escalating significant risks and overdue balances where appropriate
Reporting & Working Capital Management
- Producing weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable reports
- Providing insight into cash collection performance and debtor trends
- Supporting short-term cashflow forecasting activities
- Managing invoice finance reporting and reconciliations
- Supporting month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with year-end and audit requirements
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Supervising and supporting an Accounts Receivable Executive
- Allocating workload and ensuring key deadlines are achieved
- Supporting team development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to automate and improve finance processes
- Supporting system enhancements and finance transformation projects
- Helping build a scalable and efficient Accounts Receivable function
About You
We’re looking for a confident and commercially aware Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys taking ownership and leading from the front.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Sales Ledger experience
- Previous experience managing or supervising a team member
- Experience within a fast-paced SME or multi-entity environment
- Strong understanding of invoicing, cash allocation and debtor management
- Experience producing aged debt and working capital reports
- Excellent Excel skills
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
- The ability to balance operational delivery with team leadership
Experience with invoice finance, debtor funding or cashflow reporting would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Office-based role in Poole
- Opportunity to lead and shape the Accounts Receivable function
- Exposure to systems improvements and finance transformation projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Growing business with long-term career opportunities
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine leadership, process improvement and hands-on Accounts Receivable management, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Victoria Prince at Talent Finance for a confidential discussion.
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