Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Beyond Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Recruitment in Wellington is partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an Accounts Receivable Team Lead. This role suits an experienced AR professional ready to move into leadership or to build on existing management experience, within a large, complex public sector environment.

You will lead the AR function (billing, collections, credit control, reconciliations), manage a team of 6, drive process improvements, and maintain strong internal and external

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Receivable and debt management experience.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a large or complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Accounts Receivable function, including billing, collections, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Managing and developing a team of 6 direct reports.
• Driving process improvements and supporting system enhancement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective debt management, revenue assurance, and audit compliance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Debt management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

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Beyond Recruitment - Wellington, North Island

I'm currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead with a well-established public sector organisation based in Wellington. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AR professional looking to step into a leadership role or build on their existing management experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Accounts Receivable function, including billing, collections, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Managing and developing a team of 6 direct reports.
• Driving process improvements and supporting system enhancement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective debt management, revenue assurance, and audit compliance.

I'm keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Strong Accounts Receivable and debt management experience.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a large or complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarsha Sooriah on **************@beyond.co.nz

Applicants must hold current working rights in New Zealand

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