Head of Accounts Receivable

Your new company
Our client is a global, fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure and one of the largest global engineering and project management consultancies. Our UK business focusses on key markets and supports the group globally.

Your new role
Overall responsibility for billing, debt recovery and cash collection activities for the UK business. This role reports to the Finance Director. The position has 3 direct reports.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in a debt recovery environment.
• Experience of managing and motivating staff.
• Debt recovery experience in a construction setting is desirable, as is knowledge of the industry.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, working previously with cash collection or case management software, would be an advantage.
• Good negotiation and organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance debt recovery action with commercial and cost risk.
• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to communicate and support across all levels of the business.

What you'll get in return
The salary and benefits package will be competitive depending on experience and suitability for the role. This is also a role with scope for progression and general personal development. Details of the remuneration package will be available on 19/04/25. Please do email me your CV or apply for the role if you would like to know more.
What you need to do now
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