AP, AR & Credit Manager

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeler Recruitment Ltd is seeking an AP & AR Manager in Lowestoft to lead transactional finance, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, credit control, and cashiering. You will manage a team, drive process improvements and ensure accurate cash flow management.

The role reports to the Regional Head of Finance, with responsibilities across invoicing, reconciliations, and service-level delivery with an international Shared Service Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience managing finance staff.
• Strong experience across Accounts Payable and supplier payment processes.
• Experience managing Credit Control and Cashiering functions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Proven track record of process improvement and automation.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and accountability.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of how transactional finance impacts the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, setting objectives and priorities.
• Oversee credit control and ensure outstanding debts are collected efficiently.
• Manage customer invoicing, credit notes and supplier payments.
• Oversee cashiering activities, including receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage supplier account reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Review aged debtor and creditor reports and take appropriate actions.
• Support working capital management through monitoring collections and commitments.
• Collaborate with international Shared Service Centre to maintain service levels.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Cashiering

Process Improvement

Automation

Team Leadership

Financial Controls

Tools

Excel

Job description

AP & AR Manager

Salary: up to £50,000

Location: Lowestoft

Full-time Permanent

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our client to recruit an experienced AP & AR Manager to join their established Finance function in Lowestoft.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and taking ownership across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Reporting into the Regional Head of Finance, you will lead a team across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Cashiering and invoicing, ensuring the function operates efficiently, accurately and to a high standard.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the transactional finance functions, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate processing and effective cash flow management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, setting clear objectives and priorities for the team.
• Overseeing credit control and ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently.
• Managing customer invoicing, credit notes and supplier payments.
• Overseeing cashiering activities, including the accurate allocation of receipts and payments and timely bank reconciliations.
• Managing supplier account reconciliations and resolving supplier queries and disputes.
• Reviewing aged debtor and creditor reports and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Supporting effective working capital management through monitoring collections, payments and supplier commitments.
• Working closely with an international Shared Service Centre to maintain service levels and resolve issues effectively.
• Developing and monitoring KPIs across the transactional finance functions and reporting performance to senior management.
• Driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Analysing financial and operational information to support business planning and forecasting.

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in transactional finance and proven experience of managing finance teams.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing finance staff.
• Strong experience across Accounts Payable and supplier payment processes.
• Experience managing Credit Control and Cashiering functions.
• Experience working within a fast-paced and dynamic finance environment.
• A proven track record of process improvement and automation.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accountability.
• A commercial mindset and understanding of how transactional finance impacts the wider business.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a senior transactional finance position, with genuine responsibility for leading teams, improving processes and influencing the wider finance function.

Salary: up to £50,000