An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed international business as Group Accounts Receivable Manager. This newly created role will lead the development of a centralised Accounts Receivable function, supporting multiple European entities and playing a key role in driving cash collection, working capital performance, and operational excellence.
The Role
Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will own the end-to-end order-to-cash process across a multi-entity European group. You will build and lead a central AR team, standardise processes, improve cash collection performance, and support the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a centralised Accounts Receivable and Credit Control function.
- Drive improvements in DSO, overdue debt management, and cash collection performance.
- Manage billing, invoicing, cash allocation, reconciliations, and customer credit risk.
- Oversee relationships with credit insurers and ensure policy compliance.
- Deliver accurate AR reporting, cash forecasting, and working capital insights.
- Support ERP and finance system developments, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with finance, sales, operations, and international teams across Europe.
- Assist with the integration of acquired businesses into a shared-service AR model.
About You
We are seeking an experienced AR, Credit Control, or Order-to-Cash professional who can combine operational excellence with strong leadership skills.
- Proven experience managing Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Order-to-Cash functions.
- Experience within a multi-entity and ideally international business environment.
- Track record of reducing DSO and improving cash collection performance.
- Experience managing credit risk, credit limits, and credit insurance relationships.
- Previous team leadership experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
- Shared Service Centre or centralised finance function experience.
- Exposure to European operations and international finance processes.
- Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth environment.
- Professional accounting or credit management qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CICM or similar).
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to build and shape a group-wide AR function.
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders.
- Growing private equity-backed business with an active acquisition strategy.
- Genuine opportunity to influence cash performance, systems, and process improvements across Europe.
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Group Accounts Receivable Manager in Shrewsbury employer: LHH Recruitment Solutions
LHH is an exceptional employer located in Exeter, offering a supportive and friendly team environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a culture that values collaboration and mentorship, this firm is ideal for those looking to advance their accounting careers while making a meaningful impact on their clients' businesses.
