Accounts Receivable Manager

The One Group; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead their team and enhance cash flow management. This pivotal role involves overseeing credit control, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic finance environment. With a hybrid working model and competitive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Benefits

Company bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Hybrid working flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an AR or Credit Control role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of four in daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in trade deduction processes.

Skills

Leadership in Accounts Receivable

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Professional qualification (CICM, AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

The Accountancy & Finance Division at The ONE Group is currently working with a reputable and well know FMCG Business in supporting them with recruiting an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our Accounts Receivable function, ensuring efficient cash collection, accurate processing of trade marketing deductions, and strong financial insight. This role is key to maintaining healthy cash flow and driving process improvements within a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of four, overseeing recruitment, training, and daily operations.
• Own all aspects of AR including credit limits and credit insurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, especially around trade deduction processes.
• Deliver timely and accurate month-end activities (journals, reconciliations, reporting).
• Provide regular reporting and insight to key stakeholders.
• Lead coordination with internal and external audits, including SOX compliance.
• Monitor and report on AR KPIs.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven leadership experience in an AR or Credit Control role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with trade marketing deductions.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable:

• Experience leading or ready to step into a leadership role in AR.
• Professional qualification or working towards one (e.g. CICM, AAT).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems.

In return, you will receive:

• Full time permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Hybrid working flexibility - 2 days office and 3 days from home
• And much more!

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, my client is looking to interview as soon as possible. For more information on the role, please contact Dhruti Patel at The ONE Group.