Group Head – Transactional Accounting

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Control & AP Lead to steer the end-to-end credit and payable functions. You will manage risk, onboarding, cash collection and governance while driving process improvements across SAP, Concur and related tooling.

The role requires a strategic mindset, strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement to optimise working capital and supplier relations. You will report into finance leadership and influence Board-level reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or FMCG/manufacturing environment.
• Monthly reporting experience using MS Office and other reporting tools.
• SAP cloud-based ERP, Concur and PO/invoice processing knowledge.
• Methodical approach to tasks and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle complex issues and improve processes.
• Pragmatic problem solver who challenges the status quo.
• Flexible thinker who provides solutions and delivers them.
• Excellent people skills with strong ability to communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Credit Control team, providing guidance on complex account issues, performance management and regular team reviews.
• Oversee credit risk, customer onboarding and exposure management, including credit limits, payment terms, master data reviews and key account financial assessments.
• Manage cash collection reporting and analysis, including monthly Board pack inputs, cash flow reporting, collection targets and unresolved debit note escalation.
• Maintain relationships with credit insurers, brokers and debt collection agencies, including annual policy declarations and related reporting.
• Provide oversight of Credit Control controls, audits and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring KPI reporting, performance management and continuous improvement.
• Drive Accounts Payable process efficiency and control improvements with IT, Procurement and wider operations, optimising SAP, Concur and PO/invoice processing.
• Manage supplier payment processes, including twice-monthly payment runs, international outsourced partner coordination and Treasury alignment.
• Oversee supplier and vendor master data controls.
• Ensure Accounts Payable governance and stakeholder support through reconciliations, audit support, control self-assessments, process documentation and business training.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to ensure efficient functioning of Credit Control and Accounts Payable

Skills

Credit Control Leadership

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Tools

SAP Cloud-Based ERP

Concur

MS Office

Reporting Tools

Job description

• Lead and develop the Credit Control team, providing guidance on complex account issues, performance management and regular team reviews
• Oversee credit risk, customer onboarding and exposure management, including credit limits, payment terms, master data reviews and key account financial assessments
• Manage cash collection reporting and analysis, including monthly Board pack inputs, cash flow reporting, collection targets and unresolved debit note escalation
• Maintain relationships with credit insurers, brokers and debt collection agencies, including annual policy declarations and related reporting
• Provide oversight of Credit Control controls, audits and stakeholder engagement
• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring KPI reporting, performance management and continuous improvement
• Drive Accounts Payable process efficiency and control improvements with IT, Procurement and wider operations, optimising SAP, Concur and PO/invoice processing
• Manage supplier payment processes, including twice-monthly payment runs, international outsourced partner coordination and Treasury alignment
• Oversee supplier and vendor master data controls
• Ensure Accounts Payable governance and stakeholder support through reconciliations, audit support, control self-assessments, process documentation and business training
• Perform ad hoc tasks to ensure efficient functioning of Credit Control and Accounts Payable

Requirements

• Experience in retail or FMCG / manufacturing environment
• Experienced with monthly reporting using MS Office and other reporting tools
• SAP cloud-based ERP, Concur and PO/invoice processing knowledge
• Methodical approach to tasks who demonstrates a calm demeanour under pressure
• Detail oriented, able to deal with complex issues and propose changes to improve our current processes
• Pragmatic problem solver who is not afraid to challenge the status quo
• A flexible thinker who can provide solutions and deliver them
• Excellent people skills with strong ability to communicate and build with internal and external stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Credit Control and Accounts Payable management, with a focus on process efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight. Proficient in SAP, Concur, and reporting tools to drive performance and improve operational processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Credit Control Management
• Accounts Payable Oversight
• SAP Cloud-Based ERP
• Cash Collection Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Credit Risk Management
• Cash Flow Reporting
• KPI Reporting
• Financial Assessments
• Process Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Master Data Management
• Payment Terms Management
• Vendor Management
• Audit Support

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Detail Oriented
• Flexible Thinking

Industry Keywords

• Retail
• FMCG
• Manufacturing
• Credit Control
• Accounts Payable

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Concur
• MS Office
• Reporting Tools