Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Accounts Receivable Team Leader – Atlas Real Estate Agency

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Are you a natural leader with a passion for finance and people development? We're looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Leader to guide and inspire a team of Billing and Collection Administrators, ensuring timely invoicing and collections, minimizing bad debts and improving AR processes to optimize cash flow and customer relationships.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for billing and collections across private residents, local authorities, and ICBs, encouraging team members to achieve their best work.
• Train new team members and drive performance through coaching, 1:1 sessions, and personal development plans.
• Monitor and analyse AR reports to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt.
• Resolve escalated disputes and support complex debt recovery cases.
• Collaborate effectively with all key stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and alignments with organizational goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and cash flow.
• Influence changes to systems and processes while ensuring compliance with accounting principles, company policies and legal regulations.
• Foster a positive, high‑performing team culture.

• Proven experience leading a team, including performance management and coaching.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others, understanding and considering the perspectives of team members.
• Strong knowledge of billing, credit control, and debt resolution.
• Experience handling legal and complex funding scenarios (e.g. probate, COP, POA).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of numeracy and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of GDPR.
• Experience in a CQC or regulatory environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and work environments.

• Private medical cover (Bupa) single cover company funded.
• 4× salary life assurance – company funded after 6 months service.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London.
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice.
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, online and in‑store discounts.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday.
• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access and more for you and up to 4 children.
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay, plus £200 new child payment.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Service recognition.
• Training support and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card.
• Subsidised BHSF Sick Pay Cover.
• BHSF, Life Cover, Cancer Cover, Personal Accident Cover.
• Free The Company Shop membership.
• Free Will Service.
• Concerts for Carers.
• Leeds Credit Union savings and loan from salary.
• Taste Card.
• Tickets for Good.
• Tax Refund Company.

Benefits require completion of a 12‑week probationary period before they can be accessed. Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage.

• Dignity – Respecting every individual.
• Quality – Striving for excellence.
• Ambition – Driving change in our industry.
• Caring – Enriching lives every day.
• Inclusive – Believing in the power of teamwork.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty and transparency.

To be a positive inspiration and influence for the people we work with, live with and support.

Ready to lead with impact? Submit your application.