An established and fast-paced organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to lead collections activities and support the ongoing performance of the finance team. This position plays a key role in managing debtor accounts, improving cash flow outcomes, and driving process improvements across the Accounts Receivable function.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Oversee a large debtor portfolio to ensure the timely collection of outstanding revenue.
- Drive collections performance and support the reduction of aged debt across the business.
- Manage high-volume invoicing, account reconciliations, and debtor ledger maintenance.
- Investigate and resolve customer account queries, payment disputes, and contract-related claims.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders.
- Analyse debtor trends and provide reporting, recommendations, and performance insights.
- Support, mentor, and guide Accounts Receivable team members to achieve individual and team objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies within the Accounts Receivable function.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Collections, or a similar finance function.
- Proven success managing complex debtor portfolios and collections activities.
- Previous experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting finance team members.
- Strong knowledge of debt recovery processes, reconciliations, customer account management, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
- Experience using ERP systems, with exposure to Microsoft Business Central or similar platforms highly regarded.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Varied and hands-on role with leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing opportunities to contribute to process improvement initiatives and business success.
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