Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 1-2 days

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Archway Recruitment – Wellington is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable leader to head a six-person team within a large, complex organisation. You will drive billing, collections, credit control and revenue assurance while mentoring others.

Applicants bring strong AR/debt management, excellent communication and a collaborative leadership style. The role offers flexible hours and 1–2 days work-from-home, with a focus on performance, development and stakeholder partnership.

Qualifications

• Strong accounts receivable and debt management experience.
• Top tier FMIS experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading team members.
• A collaborative and empathetic leadership style that brings out the best in others.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the Accounts Receivable & Credit Control team of six.
• Managing the end-to-end function including billing, collections and credit control
• Monitoring ageing reports and proactively managing overdue accounts
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing issues and improve collection outcomes
• Supporting and developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and performance leadership
• Contributing to finance planning activities and broader organisational objectives

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Debt Management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

FMIS

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Wellington, North Island

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Leading a team of six, you'll help drive performance, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service across the Accounts Receivable function. The team values empathy, collaboration and support, making this an ideal environment for a people-focused leader who enjoys developing others and building strong relationships.

The Role

Responsibilities

Based within a large and complex organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring effective billing, collections, credit control and revenue assurance activities while supporting ongoing process improvements. Reporting to the Financial Transactions Lead, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring the Accounts Receivable & Credit Control team of six.
• Managing the end-to-end function including billing, collections and credit control
• Monitoring ageing reports and proactively managing overdue accounts
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing issues and improve collection outcomes
• Supporting and developing team capability through coaching, mentoring and performance leadership
• Contributing to finance planning activities and broader organisational objectives

About you

Role

This role would suit someone with experience managing a small team, or senior accounts receivable professional who is now ready to move into team lead position. To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Strong accounts receivable and debt management experience
• Top tier FMIS experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading team members
• A collaborative and empathetic leadership style that brings out the best in others
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation would be highly regarded.

What is in it for you?

Benefits

In return, you will join a large team with a great manager who is committed to developing and supporting the team. They offer 1-2 WFH days once you are established in the role and have flexible working hours. Other benefits include:

• Opportunity to step into leadership and grow your career
• Lead a supportive, engaged and collaborative team
• Work within a large and complex environment offering challenge, learning and development

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Simone Overend – e-mail ***email_hidden*** or phone [phone].