EMEA AP & AR Manager

Blue Juice Recruitment Ltd; Shepperton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an EMEA AP / AR Manager in Shepperton to lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations. The role requires someone with over 3 years of experience in AP/AR, strong leadership skills, and a good understanding of EMEA financial regulations. This position offers hybrid working options and involves leading a team to ensure compliance and drive process improvements. Interested candidates should be fluent in English and have a degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

6% pension contribution

Medical top-up scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible / hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ AP/AR experience including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-country EMEA finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP activities: invoice processing, vendor management, payments, and month-end close.
• Manage AR operations: billing, collections, credit checks, and cash application.
• Streamline and automate processes in collaboration with IT and finance teams.

Skills

AP / AR management

Leadership

Financial processing

Cash management

Compliance with EMEA regulations

ERP systems

Excel skills

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

EMEA AP / AR Manager

Sunbury, Middlesex (Hybrid / Remote options available) |

Salary Competitive + Benefits

• 6% pension contribution
• Medical top-up scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced EMEA AP / AR Manager to lead end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across the region. You will ensure accurate financial processing, strong cash management, regional compliance, and drive process improvements while leading a high-performing team. Hybrid and remote working options are available, giving flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AP activities: invoice processing, vendor management, payments, and month-end close
• Manage AR operations: billing, collections, credit checks, and cash application
• Maintain accurate AP / AR aging and drive timely collections and payments
• Lead, coach, and develop a regional AP / AR team
• Streamline and automate processes in collaboration with IT and global finance teams
• Ensure compliance with EMEA regulations (VAT, withholding tax, invoicing)
• Support internal and external audits

About You

• 3+ years’ AP / AR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing multi-country EMEA finance operations
• Strong knowledge of EMEA accounting standards and tax regulations
• ERP system experience and strong Excel skills
• Fluent in English; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Comfortable with hybrid / remote working arrangements

Benefits

• 6% pension contribution
• Medical top-up scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities

Application & Data Use

Blue Juice Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for the supply of permanent, temporary, contract, and interim personnel and is an equal opportunities employer.

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