Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Pilgrims Europe; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to oversee operations across EMEA and UK&I. The role involves managing a team, ensuring accurate billing and cash collection, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable in a multinational FMCG environment.
• Previous experience managing or leading AR teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the AR function.
• Lead a high-performing AR team.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Location: Rushmere, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time 5 Days On-Site

Purpose of the Role

As the Accounts Receivable Team Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function across the EMEA and UK&I regions. You'll lead a small, high-performing team, ensuring timely and accurate billing, cash collection, and customer account management. You'll also play a key role in process improvement and act as a liaison between finance and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the AR function across EMEA and UK&I within a centralised finance structure.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the AR team, including performance reviews and training.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice generation and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee payment processing, customer account reconciliations, and resolution of payment issues.
• Monitor aged debt, elevate overdue accounts, and liaise with internal teams and external agencies.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing queries.
• Prepare AR reports, aged debt analysis, and support month-end close activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of AR processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Collaborate with the Master Data team to maintain accurate customer data.
• Work closely with CSR and logistics teams to resolve order and credit issues.
• Support external audit requests as required.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely customer billing with reduced corrections and credit notes.
• Proactive aged debt management and resolution.
• Timely and accurate reporting of KPIs and management information.
• High levels of customer query resolution.
• Full compliance with SOX and internal policies.
• Standardised AR processes and reporting.
• Development of a high‑performing, cross‑functional AR team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, ideally in a shared services or multinational FMCG environment.
• Previous experience managing or leading AR teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation and analytical skills.
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Desirable Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or dealing with key retail customers.
• Familiarity with high-volume credit control in large organisations.
• Prior experience in a Shared Services environment.

Our Values

We live by our values:
Availability, Humility, Discipline, Sincerity, Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination. These guide our actions and shape our culture.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth.