Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Accounts Receivable Team Leader

• Location: Ipswich
• Salary: £36,000-£37,000 per annum Plus Bonus 

Join our client, a leading facilities management company, as an Accounts Receivable Team Leader. This role is based in their Ipswich office and offers a dynamic work environment where you will lead and enhance the accounts receivable function. This position is ideal for someone passionate about driving efficiency and improvement within financial operations.

• Oversee the accounts receivable team, ensuring motivation, management, and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with other department managers to enhance operational efficiency.
• Achieve individual and team KPIs, managing and developing the accounts receivable team.
• Build and maintain relationships with major stakeholders and work alongside finance team leaders to provide optimal business support.
• Implement and improve internal controls, standardising processes to align with best practices.
• Ensure appropriate training for the accounts receivable function and related departments.
• Generate valuable management information to support strategic decision-making.
• Deliver all reports and schedules to stakeholders within tight deadlines.
• Manage and resolve issues with potential problem accounts.
• Drive system upgrades and ensure adherence to workflows within the accounts receivable team.
• Perform additional ad-hoc duties as required.

• Experience managing an accounts receivable function is desirable.
• Ability to develop team members’ skills and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining internal control frameworks.
• Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive and focused attitude in all professional interactions.
• Flexible and positive approach to work challenges.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OCR technology is desirable.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free fruit in the office and access to discounted gym memberships.
• Employee referral scheme and a wide range of retail discounts.
• Regular social and charity events, plus involvement in community charity initiatives.
• Access to internal diversity and inclusion community and mental health support.
• Professional membership fees covered and access to internal learning and development platform.
• Opportunities for recognition through Superstar Awards and long service awards.

To apply for the Accounts Receivable Team Leader position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.