AR Manager

Michael Page; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager in Maidenhead to oversee end-to-end receivables, drive cash collection, and improve reporting and controls. The role emphasizes process improvements, reducing aged debt, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead the AR function, own the invoicing cycle, manage billing changes, and ensure accurate revenue recognition while supporting broader finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Highly organized and proactive with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable processes and lead month-end close.
• Own invoicing cycle, ensure accuracy and timely billing per customer terms.
• Administer billing changes, renewals, pricing reviews, credits, and terminations.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contracts and terms, and reconcile accounts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve invoice issues and improve cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Organization & proactivity

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

This is a hands-on Accounts Receivable Manager position responsible for overseeing the end-to-end receivables process, driving cash collection performance, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role will focus on improving processes, reducing aged debt, and working closely with internal stakeholders to support strong cash flow and operational efficiency.

Client Details

• Market-leading engineering business
• Supports thousands of customers across the UK
• Commitment to innovation
• Maidenhead based

Description

AR Manager responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated and team objectives are consistently achieved
• Take ownership of the invoicing cycle, ensuring billing is processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed customer arrangements
• Administer contractual billing changes, including renewals, pricing reviews, account amendments, credits, and terminations
• Assess customer agreements and commercial documentation to ensure billing accuracy, correct revenue recognition, and adherence to agreed terms
• Oversee sales ledger activities, including reconciliations, cash posting, payment processing, and investigation of account discrepancies
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to resolve invoice-related issues and improve cash conversion
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve the overall efficiency of billing and receivables operations
• Lead month-end accounts receivable activities, ensuring reconciliations, controls, and reporting are completed within agreed deadlines
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with internal procedures, financial regulations, and best practice standards, while supporting wider finance initiatives when required
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

Profile

A successful AR Manager should have:

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Billing, Revenue Operations, or Sales Ledger
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate finance teams
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using ERP, finance, and CRM systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Solid understanding of core financial controls, reconciliations, and accounts receivable

Job Offer

AR Manager:

• Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
• Permanent position
• Competitive benefits package (TBC)
• Maidenhead location, well-connected by public transport
• Hybrid working
• Professional development opportunities