Accounts Receivable Manager
- Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
- Deadline: 2026-03-23 09:03
- North West London, Greater London
We’re seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to initially join on a permanent basis, hybrid working with three days in the office in NW London. As the Accounts Receivable Manager, you’ll be tasked with overseeing accounts receivable and revenue recognition, managing a small team, and delivering accurate and timely income reconciliations that form the foundation of monthly management accounts. You’ll act as a key link between finance, clients, and internal stakeholders, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and control.
Key responsibilities but not limited to as the Accounts Receivable Manager
* Lead and support a team of Assistant Accountants, mentoring and developing capability.
* Prepare monthly income reconciliations across multiple revenue streams, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
* Produce monthly management accounts and key balance-sheet reconciliations (prepayments, accruals, etc.).
* Manage VAT returns across several entities.
* Drive process improvements, automation and control enhancements within finance.
* Partner with internal teams to resolve client queries and maintain high service standards.
* Support ad-hoc finance projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience, skills and qualifications required as the Accounts Receivable Manager
* Minimum 5 years’ accounts receivables, management accounting experience in a medium-sized business.
* Proven experience leading or mentoring a small finance team.
* Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.).
* Detail-oriented, organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
* Experience with contractual revenue or service-based income desirable.
* Knowledge of Sage 50/200/Intacct an advantage
