Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Alexander Lloyd; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Horley is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Lead to oversee operations. The successful candidate will manage a small team and handle cash collections, debt reporting, and reconciliations. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 and flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Receivable Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support a small team, ensuring smooth running of AR processes.
• Manage cash collection, aged debt reporting, and reconciliations.
• Develop and implement process improvements to maximise efficiency.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Accounting systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Horley

Up to 45,000

Flexible Hybrid Working

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Receivable Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support a small team, ensuring smooth running of AR processes.
• Manage cash collection, aged debt reporting, and reconciliations.
• Develop and implement process improvements to maximise efficiency.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in accounting systems and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.