Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Kinly; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinly is seeking an Accounts Receivable Team Leader in Sunbury-on-Thames. The role oversees daily AR activities, leads the AR team, and ensures accurate invoicing and timely cash collection. The successful candidate will drive performance, support onboarding and billing, and contribute to process improvements across the AR function.

Reporting to the AR Manager, you will provide guidance, perform KPI reviews, and maintain high standards of financial control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous AR or Credit Control experience.
• Ability to guide and coach team members.
• Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash and credit management.
• Highly organised with deadline-driven approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with opportunities for process improvement.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Experience leading or supervising AR teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support AR Manager in day-to-day AR operations.
• Be the first point of contact for the AR team; provide guidance and training.
• Manage AR team members, providing support and coaching.
• Perform KPI reviews and 1-2-1s with direct reports.
• Oversee Order-to-Cash to ensure timely invoicing.
• Support monthly cash collection targets and improve debtor performance.
• Monitor aged debt balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Process cash allocations and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Produce weekly AR KPI and aged debt reports.
• Escalate complex collection issues and negotiate with customers.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and the legal team for escalations.
• Support onboarding and billing processes; ensure procedures are followed.
• Assist with process improvements and audits.
• Provide cover for the AR Manager during absences.

Skills

AR/Credit control experience

Team guidance/coaching

Order-to-Cash knowledge

Well organised

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

ERP systems experience

Problem solving/analytical

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Senior AR responsibilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role

Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

Sunbury-on-Thames, UK

Salary

£36,000 - £44,000 (dependent on experience), plus company benefits

Interview Process

2-stage

Application Closing Date

Thursday 19 November @ 5pm, but the advert could close earlier dependent on volume of applications

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function and acting as a senior member of the team. You will assist in coordinating AR activities, supporting team performance, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer invoicing, cash receipts, and collections.

The successful candidate will have strong Accounts Receivable experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to provide guidance and support to colleagues while maintaining high standards of customer service and financial control.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Receivable Manager in the day-to-day management of the AR function.
• Act as a first point of contact for the AR team, providing guidance, support, and training where required.
• Manage other Accounts Receivable team members, providing support and training where required.
• Perform KPI Reviews and regular 1-2-1’s with direct reports.
• Assist in overseeing the Order-to-Cash cycle to ensure sales invoices are raised accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the achievement of monthly cash collection targets and assist in driving improvements in debtor performance.
• Monitor aged debt balances and proactively follow up on overdue accounts.
• Perform and review cash allocation activities, ensuring receipts are processed accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts within the UK and global group.
• Produce weekly AR KPI and aged debt reports for review by the Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Escalate complex collection issues and support negotiations with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and the legal team where collection issues require escalation.
• Support customer onboarding and billing processes, ensuring company procedures are followed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls within the AR function.
• Support internal and external audit activities as required.
• Provide cover for the Accounts Receivable Manager during periods of absence.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable or Credit Control environment.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, or informal supervision to team members.
• Strong understanding of Order-to-Cash processes and credit management principles.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.

Equal Opportunities

Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.