AR Team Leader: Drive Cashflow, Lead & Develop

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader to manage day-to-day AR operations in a hybrid Manchester role.

You will drive cash collection, reduce aged debt, coach a high-performing team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support wider finance initiatives. Strong leadership, numeracy and system skills (Microsoft Office; Dynamics 365/AX) are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable environment.
• Previous team leadership or people-management experience.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Confident challenging processes and influencing positive change.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with financial systems; Dynamics 365/AX knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable processes.
• Drive cash collection and reduce aged debt.
• Allocate workloads, monitor KPIs and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team through regular 1:1s and targeted training.
• Maintain strong financial controls and accurate processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support wider finance and commercial initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Team Leadership

Cash Collection

KPI Management

MS Office

Dynamics 365/AX

Tools

Dynamics 365/AX

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader to manage day-to-day AR operations in a hybrid Manchester role.

You will drive cash collection, reduce aged debt, coach a high-performing team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support wider finance initiatives. Strong leadership, numeracy and system skills (Microsoft Office; Dynamics 365/AX) are essential.