Interim Accounts Receivable Consultant

Global Accounting Network Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Accounting Network is partnering with a PE-backed events business to appoint an Interim Accounts Receivable Consultant. You will lead the end-to-end AR setup during the carve-out, establishing the AR function from the ground up and managing knowledge transfer during the TSA.

You will work with the wider finance team to own the AR workstream, drive cash collection, reconcile ledgers, and implement controls and processes across a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Receivable / Credit Control experience.
• Experience setting up, establishing or transforming an AR function.
• Experience in carve-out, separation, integration or TSA environments.
• End-to-end AR process knowledge: invoicing, cash allocation, reconciliations, debt collection.
• Experience managing debtor ledgers and driving cash collection.

Responsibilities

• Set up and establish the Accounts Receivable function following the carve-out.
• Own the end-to-end AR process from invoicing to cash collection.
• Manage TSA transfers and knowledge transfer into the standalone AR operation.
• Document existing AR processes, controls and procedures for a robust handover.
• Manage aged debtor ledger and proactively chase outstanding balances.
• Build relationships with customers and resolve billing and payment queries.
• Review AR processes to improve controls and efficiency; support AR system implementations.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit control

AR setup / transformation

TSA / carve-out experience

Cash collection

Knowledge transfer

Sage Intacct

Multi-entity environment

Stakeholder management

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Global Accounting Network is partnering with a PE-backed events business looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable Consultant.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an AR professional who is comfortable operating independently and can help establish an effective Accounts Receivable function from the ground up, whilst managing the knowledge transfer process during the existing Transition Services Agreement (TSA) period.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders, you will take ownership of the AR workstream throughout the carve-out, ensuring a smooth transition from the existing finance infrastructure into the newly established standalone business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and establishing the Accounts Receivable function following the carve-out.
• Taking ownership of the end-to-end AR process, from invoicing through to cash allocation and collection.
• Working through the existing TSA arrangements and managing the transfer of AR knowledge and processes into the standalone business.
• Documenting existing AR processes, controls and procedures to ensure a robust handover.
• Managing the aged debtor ledger, proactively chasing outstanding balances and driving cash collection.
• Building effective relationships with key customers and resolving complex billing and payment queries.
• Reviewing existing AR processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and cash collection.
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of AR systems and processes.
• Working closely with sales, commercial and finance teams to resolve invoicing disputes and ensure accurate billing.
• Supporting the transition from TSA to a fully standalone AR operation.
• Ensuring appropriate controls, reconciliations and processes are established around the receivables function.
• Providing hands-on support across the wider finance function where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and building an AR function, rather than someone who has only operated within a large, established transactional finance team.

You will ideally have:

• Strong Accounts Receivable / Credit Control experience, with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Previous experience setting up, establishing or transforming an AR function.
• Experience working within a carve-out, separation, integration or TSA environment would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of the end-to-end AR process, including invoicing, cash allocation, reconciliations, credit control and debt collection.
• Proven experience managing a debtor ledger and driving cash collection.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence dealing directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience documenting processes and managing knowledge transfer.
• Sage Intacct experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience within a PE-backed, fast-paced or acquisitive environment would be beneficial.
• Events, hospitality or a similarly complex multi-entity environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.