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AR Lead

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An AR Lead is required to manage the accounts receivable processes within an industrial/manufacturing company based in Liverpool.
  • The role involves overseeing AR collections, ensuring timely customer payments, and managing relationships with clients to maintain cash flow.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in accounts receivable and credit control, with a preference for familiarity with SAP and MS Dynamics.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £35k, depending on experience, along with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • This role supports a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and emphasizes the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

An AR Lead is needed to oversee all aspects of the accounts receivable processes within the Accounting & Finance department of our industrial / manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and improving our AR procedures, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and managing relationships with clients.

Client Details

Our client is an industry-leading industrial / manufacturing company. They are a substantial enterprise with over 1000 employees, headquartered in Liverpool. The company is known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee the efficient management of AR collections across our clients European entities. In this role, you'll play a critical part in maintaining cash flow and achieving department KPIs by ensuring timely customer payments and handling overdue debts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilise department-specific computer systems and software with operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with business teams to facilitate prompt customer payments.
  • Take charge of AR collections, ensuring adherence to KPIs by effectively managing overdue accounts.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and provide support to customer AP teams as needed.
  • Generate and present weekly AR reports, providing insights on overdue debts.
  • Monitor and respond to customer inquiries via the AR email channel.
  • Support both internal and external audit processes as required.
  • Assess customer credit applications, ensuring thorough review of creditworthiness.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the creditworthiness of existing customers.
  • Take on additional duties as needed, including coverage for department absences.

Profile

A successful AR Lead

  • Proven experience in managing accounts receivable and credit control
  • Experience within SAP and MS Dynamics would be advantageous
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

  • An estimated salary up to £35k - dependant on experience
  • Generous holiday leave of 25 days + bank holidays
  • A hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office.
  • An opportunity to work in a company that values innovation and sustainability.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.