Head of Accounts Receivable in Leeds

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Accounts Receivable to lead a large team covering sales ledger and credit control at a leading business based in Leeds!

If you are an experienced accounts receivable leader, with the proven ability to instigate change and motivate people, this is a great opportunity to shape the AR function of this successful organisation.

The role will involve:

• Overseeing the sales ledger and credit control function
• Oversee the billing process
• Working with the Financial Controller to introduce processes to streamline the production of invoices and collection of debt
• Implement strategies to reduce historical debts
• Work alongside other departments to resolve queries on a timely basis
• Follow up on disputed balances and litigation, ensuring accurate recording of received amounts in the company\’s accounting records
• Working with IT to improve AR reporting
• Responsibility for accurate cash forecasting and producing variance analysis
• Responsibility for the data held on the sales ledgers and its integrity.

The successful candidate will have the proven ability to manage and motivate a large team in a transactional finance environment. You\’ll have strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex queries.

This role comes with a generous salary and benefits package. For further details, please contact Nicola Beach.