Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Manager

We're recruiting on behalf of a Group Company home to a portfolio of reputable global brands. They're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop their AR and AP functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership skills to take ownership of cash flow management, collections, and supplier payments, while driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous process improvement across a team of at least five.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the accounts receivable team, overseeing customer account balances, collections, and cash application, including resolving debit notes and payment queries
• Monitoring AR aging, proactively following up on overdue accounts, and preparing weekly AR aging, collection, and cash receipt forecast reports
• Managing the accounts payable team across the full AP cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment execution for both stock and non-stock invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate vendor and customer records
• Monitoring daily cash flow, supporting cash forecasting and working capital management, and preparing AP/AR reconciliations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Leading, coaching, and developing the AR/AP team, setting performance objectives, allocating workloads, and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement through automation and standardisation, while maintaining strong internal controls to minimise financial risk
• Supporting external audits by providing required documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Person specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including AP and AR management, with proven experience leading and developing finance teams
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, with experience using ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage 200, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
• Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build vendor/customer relationships, and implement process improvements