Head Of AR

Altum Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in London is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable to oversee AR operations and lead a sizeable team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience and a strong academic background. Responsibilities include managing billing processes, debt collection, and revenue recognition in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to navigate new challenges.
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer billing processes, including contract creation.
• Manage and develop a team of 8.
• Oversee debt collection activities.

Skills

Ambitious and proactive

Advanced Excel capability

Excellent communication skills

Strong execution skills

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

A PE-backed technology business with a substantial international footprint is seeking a Head of Accounts Receivable to lead AR operations across multiple business units. The organisation operates across several countries, continues to scale rapidly-both organically and through acquisitions-and is supported by leading global private equity investors.

The finance function is expanding in line with the company's growth, creating an opportunity for an ambitious AR leader to step into a high-impact role. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

The Role

The Head of Accounts Receivable will oversee AR operations end-to-end, ensuring accurate billing, strong cash collection, and optimised working capital performance. You will manage a sizeable team and partner with senior stakeholders to enhance processes as the business scales.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead customer billing processes, including contract creation
• Oversee end-to-end debt collection activities
• Manage revenue recognition processes
• Review discount requests and provide recommendations to senior finance leadership
• Act as the primary point of contact for fee-related queries
• Calculate bad debt provisions in line with IFRS 9 for management reporting
• Manage and develop a team of 8
• Build strong relationships with operational and commercial leaders
• Support the Finance Director with ad hoc tasks and project work

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ambitious individual seeking progression within a fast-growing, PE-backed global organisation
• Strong academic track record
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Advanced Excel capability
• Proactive self-starter with strong execution skills
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to navigate new challenges
• Comfortable working with large data sets, deadlines, and multiple concurrent projects
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Well-organised with strong process discipline and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High systems aptitude
• Strong understanding of the demands and pace of a PE-backed organisation