Cash & Accounts Receivable Manager
Location: Head Office
Salary: Competitive
Salary: Competitive
Who are Brayleys?
We're a trusted automotive retailer, proudly representing 21 leading vehicle brands across the UK.
At the heart of Brayleys are our people. Our teams bring pride, passion and expertise to everything they do, creating a culture where everyone can feel valued, supported and proud to be part of the business.
As part of Athenea, Brayleys combines decades of automotive experience with a shared ambition to deliver exceptional customer experiences, support our colleagues and drive continued growth.
What does our Cash & Accounts Receivable Manager do?
As our Cash & Accounts Receivable Manager, you'll play a critical role within our Central Finance Function, leading the Accounts Receivable and Cash Management team and ensuring the smooth operation of the order-to-cash process.
This role is responsible for driving cash collection, improving working capital performance, strengthening financial controls and supporting the continued growth of the business. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, using data and insight to improve processes, mitigate risk and maximise operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and developing the Cash & Accounts Receivable team
- Managing the end-to-end order-to-cash process
- Driving improvements in cash flow and working capital performance
- Monitoring debtor balances and supporting effective credit control activities
- Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and compliance procedures are maintained
- Producing and analysing financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
- Supporting process improvement, automation and transformation initiatives
- Managing credit risk and ensuring timely cash collection across the business
- Building strong relationships with operational and finance stakeholders
- Supporting the continued development of systems, controls and reporting processes
- Helping to deliver greater efficiency and consistency across transactional finance activities
What skills are we looking for?
We're looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys improving processes, leading teams and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience managing a transactional finance team
- Strong experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Cash Management
- Experience working within a large, complex, multi-site organisation
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable, cash management and working capital principles
- Experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and processes
- Experience supporting change, transformation or process improvement initiatives
- Demonstrable experience coaching, developing and leading teams
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using ERP and finance systems
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Why us? Our benefits
- Competitive salary
- 31 days holiday, rising to 33 with service
- Birthday off – an extra paid day to celebrate
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts & labour
- Retail & lifestyle discounts via our benefits platform
- Dentist on Demand access
- Optional healthcare cash plans
- Industry-leading training + clear career progression opportunities
- Career development opportunities and career progression
- Enhanced maternity leave after a qualifying period
- £500 colleague referral bonus
What next?
Feel like your skills match? We would love to hear from you. Just click Apply Now and fill in your details and we will be in touch soon.
Accounts Assistant in Milton Keynes employer: Brayleys Cars Limited
At Brayleys Cars and Johnsons Cars, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our people as our greatest strength. Located in a dynamic automotive retail environment, we offer ample opportunities for career development, ongoing learning, and a collaborative culture where your contributions can truly make a difference. Join us to be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing automotive groups, where you can thrive in a supportive atmosphere while delivering outstanding HR support.
