Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger Manager

As an Accounts Receivable Manager your expertise will drive accurate billing, efficient cash allocation, and timely settlement of invoices to minimise aged debt. Your role will be pivotal in analysing contracts, schemes, and occupancy to manage risk effectively, assess performance, and propel improvements within the Accounts Receivable department. Regular financial analysis and reporting will be your forte, vital in monitoring monthly performance and debtors to uphold our financial health and support company growth.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / SALES LEDGER MANAGER

GREAT PENSION AND FLEXIBILITY

HYBRID 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE

£30,000 - £33,000 DOE

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As an Accounts Receivable Manager your expertise will drive accurate billing, efficient cash allocation, and timely settlement of invoices to minimise aged debt. Your role will be pivotal in analysing contracts, schemes, and occupancy to manage risk effectively, assess performance, and propel improvements within the Accounts Receivable department. Regular financial analysis and reporting will be your forte, vital in monitoring monthly performance and debtors to uphold our financial health and support company growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As a leader in the finance realm, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Meeting finance deadlines and steering the Accounts Receivable team to ensure regular, effective communication and review of progress.
• Providing adept support to various finance sectors, acting in management's absence when necessary.
• Proactively driving improvements in departmental processes, showcasing an initiative-driven and positive approach to change.
• Overseeing team recruitment, offering training, and aiding new staff in acclimating to their roles.
• Directly managing the Accounts Receivable team, fostering their ongoing professional development through periodic reviews and goal documentation.
• Chairing weekly finance meetings and collaboratively conducting Monthly Finance Meetings with the Assistant Finance Manager.
• Preparation and oversight of monthly income forecasts to grasp cash flow implications.
• Comprehensive analysis of Accounts Receivable and debtors, presenting insights for board review.
• Precise and timely issuance of sales invoices aligned with contracts and schemes.
• Proactive utilisation of provider portals for prompt submission of actuals and invoices.
• Establishment and management of a robust credit control process.
• Ensuring precise cash allocation through monthly customer reconciliations.
• Cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders and internal colleagues.

Essential Criteria:

• 2 years of managerial or team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of Sales Ledger processes and accounting principles
• Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA OR degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in a Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable role.

Please apply with your most recent CV and should you like to discuss this further please call Luke on or email

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