Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Pilgrims Europe; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Accounts Receivable Team Lead. The role involves managing AR operations across regions, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a focus on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AR function across EMEA and UK&I.
• Supervise and develop the AR team.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice generation.
• Oversee payment processing and customer account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Leadership and Team Management

Excel Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Experience in FMCG

Tools

SAP

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.