Accounts Receivable Manager

LegalVision; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the UK accounts receivable function. The role combines team leadership with hands-on management of collections and bookkeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts receivable management and strong communication skills. The company offers a dynamic environment with flexible work options and generous benefits, including private health insurance and professional development budgets.

Benefits

Fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Flexible work options

25 days holiday plus additional benefits

Private health insurance

Annual learning and development budget

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable / Credit Control Manager role.
• Comfortable managing and performing day-to-day collections and bookkeeping.
• Strong communication skills to resolve issues with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK accounts receivable function, ensuring timely invoicing and collections.
• Supervise one direct report and monitor team performance.
• Chase debtors, resolve credit queries, and handle bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Team management

Organizational skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

LegalVision is on a mission to transform the way businesses access legal services. As a recognised market leader in NewLaw, we deliver legal support through a unique membership model and cutting-edge technology. Backed by a leading private equity firm, we are scaling rapidly across the UK and Australia, with a clear plan to maximise business growth and performance.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to join our growing Finance team in Manchester. While this is a team leader role with one direct report, it is also highly hands-on: you’ll spend around 75% of your time actively managing day-to-day collections, bookkeeping, and resolving client queries, alongside overseeing the receivables function. You’ll also work closely with our Head Office Finance team in Australia to align on processes and reporting.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a team leader role in a fast growing business, while still remaining on the tools and refining your craft day to day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UK accounts receivable (AR) function, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Supervise and support one direct report, ensuring high performance and engagement.
• Be a hands-on member of the team by directly chasing debtors, resolving credit queries, and handling bookkeeping tasks.
• Respond quickly and professionally to client billing and credit queries.
• Monitor debtor balances, prepare reports, and escalate risks to the Head of Finance in Australia.
• Collaborate with the Finance team in Australia to ensure alignment with group processes and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes while maintaining excellent client service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable / Credit Control Manager role.
• Comfortable being both a manager and a doer, hands-on in day-to-day collections and bookkeeping.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to follow up on overdue accounts and resolve issues directly with clients.
• Bookkeeping experience (Xero knowledge preferred).
• Proven ability to mentor and manage a small team.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to operate independently while collaborating with a global finance team.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats, and flexible work options.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave.
• Private health insurance (post probation).
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials and events.

Apply Today!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!