Head of Accounts Receivable

09 September 20242024-09-09
Leeds, West Yorkshire

fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Accounts Receivable to lead a large team covering sales ledger and credit control at a leading business based in Leeds! 

If you are an experienced accounts receivable leader, with the proven ability to instigate change and motivate people, this is a great opportunity to shape the AR function of this successful organisation.

The role will involve:

  • Overseeing the sales ledger and credit control function 
  • Oversee the billing process 
  •  Working with the Financial Controller to introduce processes to streamline the production of invoices and collection of debt
  • Implement strategies to reduce historical debts
  • Work alongside other departments to resolve queries on a timely basis
  • Follow up on disputed balances and litigation, ensuring accurate recording of received amounts in the company's accounting records
  • Working with IT  to improve AR reporting
  • Responsibility for accurate cash forecasting and producing variance analysis
  • Responsibility for the data held on the sales ledgers and its integrity.

The successful candidate will have the proven ability to manage and motivate a large team in a transactional finance environment.  You'll have strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex queries.  

This role comes with a generous salary and benefits package.  For further details, please contact Nicola Beach.