Accounts Receivable Manager

Reed Accountancy is excited to collaborate with a globally recognised firm to find a seasoned Head of Accounts Receivable. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in billing, debt recovery, and cash collection operations. This role is crucial for managing a significant debt portfolio and achieving monthly cash targets. We are looking for someone with consultancy experience, ideally in an engineering environment, who can demonstrate outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.

Location: This is a remote position with occasional travel required across the UK.

As the incoming Head of Accounts Receivable, you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Car allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holiday policy
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to extensive training and development activities

Responsibilities of the Head of Accounts Receivable include:

• Cash and Debt Management: Oversee cash collection, manage UK debts, meet monthly cash targets, and forecast cash. Report cash and debtor activities to the treasury team by division.
• Debtor KPIs and Debt Recovery Supervision: Manage debtor KPIs, attend debt meetings, handle disputes, and oversee debt recovery and litigation.
• Credit Risk Advisory and Team Motivation: Provide advice on credit risk, motivate the team, and resolve disputes promptly.
• Compliance Assurance and Team Management: Oversee cash handling and write-offs for policy adherence. Lead UK project billers and analysts, guiding global teams.
• Billing and Service Delivery Optimisation: Ensure accurate project billing, collaborate with managers for optimisation, and continuously improve billing processes and services.

To thrive as the Head of Accounts Receivable, you will need:

• Deep understanding of Civil Procedure Rules, Civil Claims, and Contract Law.
• Experience in a debt recovery environment, preferably within a construction setting.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Excel, and experience with cash collection or case management software.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance debt recovery action with commercial and cost risk.
• Leadership skills with the confidence to communicate and support across all levels of the business.

To apply for this Head of Accounts Receivable position, please submit your CV or reach out to Dan at Reed Accountancy Cheltenham.