This role is paying up to £300 a day inside ir35 with hybrid working available.
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Oversee the full accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collections, accurate reporting, and compliance with company policy.
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Manage a small UK-based team and coordinate performance of an outsourced AR team located overseas.
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Monitor and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), unapplied cash, and overdue debt.
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Handle deductions, billbacks, and disputes, working closely with the commercial, finance, and sales teams.
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Support ERP system reconciliation between internal systems and third-party reports.
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Work collaboratively with auditors, preparing documentation and responding to queries.
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Lead or support system upgrades and process improvement initiatives.
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Provide regular reporting and insights to senior finance stakeholders.
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Ensure AR KPIs are tracked, monitored, and communicated effectively across teams.
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10+ years' experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or financial operations within high-volume sectors (e.g., retail, FMCG, manufacturing, services).
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Strong track record managing internal and outsourced AR teams across multiple geographies.
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In-depth understanding of deductions, billbacks, and collections processes.
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Experience reducing DSO and driving cash flow improvements.
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ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite).
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Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
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Strong communicator with proven stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration.
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Experience preparing for and supporting external audits.
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Familiarity with international AR processes; French language skills are a plus.
