AP & AR Manager (Hybrid) — Training & Discounts

Whittard of Chelsea; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

Product discounts

Monthly product allowance

Wellbeing portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Family-friendly benefits

Birthday off

Job summary

Whittard of Chelsea is seeking an AP/AR Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities from our Milton Park offices. The role emphasises accuracy, efficiency and strong stakeholder service within a hybrid working environment.

You will manage supplier payments, customer accounts and cash allocation, supporting month-end processes and providing insightful reporting to drive financial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused with a drive to enhance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage supplier payments, customer accounts and cash allocation across multiple entities within the business.
• Review reconciliations, resolve account queries and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Support month-end activities, providing reporting and insight to help drive financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and ways of working across the AP and AR functions

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Process improvement

Job description

Whittard of Chelsea is seeking an AP/AR Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead day-to-day accounts payable and receivable activities from our Milton Park offices. The role emphasises accuracy, efficiency and strong stakeholder service within a hybrid working environment.

You will manage supplier payments, customer accounts and cash allocation, supporting month-end processes and providing insightful reporting to drive financial performance.