Accounts Receivable Manager

Wade Macdonald; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead the AR function in Slough. The role involves managing cash collections, driving process improvements, and overseeing a team. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and be adept in handling data and system implementations. This position offers a salary between £54,000 and £58,000 along with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and wellness perks.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Company sick pay

Critical illness cover

Wellbeing perks

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in accounts receivable within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience with system implementations is highly advantageous.
• Skilled in mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve cash collections across all customer segments.
• Drive reductions in aged debt and enhance customer engagement processes.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders.
• Collaborate with reporting specialists to improve AR performance insights.
• Introduce and embed structured plans for AR strategy and reporting.
• Identify and deliver process improvements across the Order-to-Cash cycle.
• Work closely with business leaders to influence change and resolve root issues.
• Support audit requirements and ensure accuracy in month-end reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data literacy

Influencing skills

Coaching skills

Job description

Accounts Receivable Manager - Slough - £54,000 / £58,000 - Hybrid Working

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are working with a well-established organisation in the Automotive sector who are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead their AR function through a period of significant change. This large and complex business cultivates a dynamic work environment where work-life balance and employee well‑being are priorities.

About the Job

This is a high‑impact leadership role suited to someone with strong strategic insight and hands‑on delivery skills. The Accounts Receivable Manager will oversee the AR team and play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system, while driving improvements in collections, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Duties will include:

• Managing and improving cash collections across all customer segments
• Driving reductions in aged debt and enhancing customer engagement processes
• Coaching and developing Team Leaders
• Collaborating with reporting specialists to improve AR performance insights
• Introducing and embedding structured plans for AR strategy and reporting
• Identifying and delivering process improvements across the Order‑to‑Cash cycle
• Working closely with business leaders to influence change and resolve root issues
• Supporting audit requirements and ensuring accuracy in month‑end reporting

About the Successful Applicant

You will bring proven leadership experience in accounts receivable within a large or complex organisation, ideally manufacturing. A background in system implementations is highly advantageous. You are data‑literate, confident influencing at senior levels, and skilled in mentoring high‑performing teams.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll benefit from a generous pension scheme, company sick pay, critical illness cover, and a range of wellbeing perks including flu jabs, eye tests, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. There is also access to an employee discount platform. You'll be part of a culture committed to continuous improvement and individual development.